Sensex, Nifty hit fresh record highs on first day of June series

The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices gained over 1% each

The benchmark indices touched their respective record highs on the first day of the June series thanks to gains in metals and consumer goods stocks even as the Asian markets traded subdued. 

The S&P BSE Sensex rallied as much as 183 points to hit its new high of 30,933, while the broader Nifty50 gained 52 points to touch its fresh high of 9,562. 

At 11:11 am, the 30-share Sensex was trading at 30,925, up 175 points, while the Nifty50 was ruling at 9,559, up 50 points. 

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap