The BSE Sensex touched a new all-time high of 30,071.61 on Wednesday.

The 30-share index opened above the crucial psychological level of 30,000 on strong Asian cues. NSE Nifty also opened in the green, trading at a new level of 9,343.15. It, however, retreated after that.

BSE Sensex also came down from the new record level and was trading at 30,029.52, up 86.28 or 0.29% from the previous close. It hit an intraday low of 30,004.28.

The markets are buoyed by strength in the Asian markets that are on a gaining streak for the fifth day led by strength at the Wall Street. Nasdaq Composite hit and hit an all-time high on Tuesday while the Dow and S&P 500 brushed against recent peak as strong earnings underscored the health of corporate America, a Reuters report said.

The top gainers were Orient Bank up 5.63%, Andhra Bank 4.71%, Wipro 2.87%.