Nifty marks record high, tracks higher global shares

Mumbai: The Nifty is trading up 0.4 per cent after hitting a record high of 7,929.05, marking its fourth record high this week, surpassing the previous all-time high on Wednesday.

Blue-chips gain: Infosys gains 0.89 per cent, while ICICI Bank is up 0.32 per cent.

Asian shares rise in early trading after upbeat US data sparked a record close on Wall Street.

Also, overseas investors bought shares worth 4.13 billion rupees on Thursday, provisional data shows.

Foreign funds bought debt worth $2.65 billion in a single session on Wednesday, regulatory data shows.