The Sensex surged a staggering 1022 points, to hit a new record of 25,004 points, while the Nifty was trading a huge 360 points higher as counting for elections 2014 were mid way.

9:15 am: Sensex opens and hits a new record 24,968 points. Just 32 points shy of 25,000 points.

9.32 am: Adani Group stocks continue to be in the limelight with Adani Power, Adani Ports and Adani Enterprises gaining in trade.

9:45 am: Sensex hits a new record of 25,000 points. Frenzied buying seen in infra stocks like GMR Infra, Gammon Infra and L&T.