Mumbai, Dec 20 (TIWN) The benchmark Sensex touched record high of 41,809.96. It was the fourth consecutive session on Friday when the Dalal Street recorded a fresh high.

The BSE Sensex opened over 100 points higher.  At 11.15 a.m., it traded at 41,737.34, higher by 63.42 points. The Nifty advanced 23.15 points to 12,282.85.  Sensex opened at 41,746.20, higher from its previous close of 41,673.92.  From last few trading sessions, market breadth has remained strong in favour of the bulls and as a result, index continued to make higher highs.