Markets started the week on a robust note and made a new record high on Monday, largely led by firm global cues and encouraging domestic macro-economic data. The BSE Sensex hit 52000-mark for the first time ever. The Sensex closed at 52,154.13, up 609.83 points or 1.18%. The 50-share Nifty ended at 15,314.70, up 151.40 points or 1%. 
Among sectors, bank, realty & auto were gainers while Metal, IT and Pharma were losers. Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, SBI & IndusInd Bank were top gainers in the Sensex. Among laggards were Dr. Reddy’s, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HUL, Asian Paints & Titan.