Markets extended gains for the fourth straight session with the Nifty hitting fresh 2016 high in intra-day trade led by private lenders.
In the broader market, the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended up 1%-1.3% each.
Market breadth ended strong with 1608 gainers and 1003 losers.
The Indian rupee firmed up by 14 paise to 67.53 against the dollar on Thursday following sustained selling of the US currency by exporters and banks, with a higher opening in the equity market backing it up.
