On Monday, the NSE Nifty 50 reached 20,000 points for the first time since its inception in 1995. To be sure, the index saw a minor drop minutes after it hit the historic number, closing the day at 19,996.35 points.
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Here’s a look at the index’s journey and major events that moved it.