Mumbai (Maharashtra), Nov. 25 -- : The Indian equity indices hit a fresh high on Wednesday, in line with the recent progress in developing COVID-19 vaccines even as cases rise around the world.

The domestic stock markets opened on a positive note today, building on the record closing highs registered in the previous session.

BSE Sensex was trading at a high of 44,825.37 points and opened at 44,749.73 points in the trading session.

Similarly, 50-scrip NSE Nifty opened above 13,100-mark.

During the trading session, the sectors trading high were -- bankex up by 0.38 per cent, metal higher by 0.23 per cent and realty increased by 0.13 per cent.

The sectors, which were trading lower were -- consumer discretionary goods and services down ...