Indian stock markets reached new milestones as both the Sensex and Nifty indices hit record highs. The Sensex surged past the 76,000 mark for the first time, closing at 76,010, while the Nifty50 also registered a fresh peak at 23,110.80. This rally was driven by strong performances in private banking stocks and select index heavyweights. Notably, the Sensex took 31 sessions to climb from 75,000 to 76,000, a significant milestone achieved since April 9. Early risers included Tata Steel and HDFC Bank, contributing to the market's upward momentum. Experts attribute the bullish trend to positive global cues and robust performances in the metal and financial sectors. Sensex rose 0.35% to 75,671.07 levels while Nifty50 jumped 0.31% to 23,027.40 levels. The Sensex was up nearly 600 pts.