Sensex, Nifty spurt over positive macro data

Mumbai

The Sensex surged nearly 1,148 points to breach the 51,000-level and the NSE Nifty recaptured the 15,200-mark on Wednesday, propped up by intense buying in financial and energy stocks. The BSE benchmark ended at 51,444.65 while Nifty climbed 326.50 points to end at 15,245.60. PTI

Mumbai

HDFC cuts rates, home loans now from 6.75%

HDFC on Wednesday cut its interest rate, making credit cheaper 0.05% to its customers. The customers having good credit histories will be now able to get new loans at 6.75%. PTI