Sensex up 133 to two-year high

The BSE benchmark Sensex shot up 133 points to hit two-year high on increased buying in consumer durables and capital goods stocks amid persistent capital inflows after the US Congress approved a deal to avert 'fiscal cliff'. After opening on a strong footing at 19,693.30 points, the benchmark continued its upward march to touch session's high of 19,756.68 before settling 133.43 points, or 0.68 per cent higher at 19,714.24 points, its highest closing since 6 January 2011. The 50-scrip NSE index Nifty also touched session's high of 6,006.05.