For the second consecutive session, the equity benchmark indices rose to record-high levels. Sensex has touched the 57,000 mark, experiencing a bull run whereas Nifty ended above the 17,000 level on August 31. The positive momentum was supported by the IT, power, healthcare, and metal stocks. All the sectoral indices settled in green whereas BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices in the broader markets were up by over 0.5 per cent each.