Sensex ends above 81,000 for the first time; Nifty50 at 24,800 as bulls party

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, surged in afternoon trade after a volatile morning session, and hit fresh lifetime highs. While BSE Sensex crossed 81,000 for the first time, Nifty50 went above 24,800.