Markets up on feel-good factor

Buoyed by the lower current account deficit, expectation of clear majority in upcoming elections and easing of geopolitical tensions, markets on Thursday achieved all-time high levels and several market specialists expect this pre-election rally to continue.

The 30-share Sensex hit an all-time intra-day high of 21525.14, surpassing previous high of 21373.66 on January 23. Nifty also ended at an all -time high of 6401.15 exceeding the previous high of 6363.90 on December 9.