Market benchmarks Nifty and Sensex broke record highs on Feb 2 amidst bullish momentum and ended uncertainty over the Budget. The Sensex gained 1,298.04 points, or 1.81 percent at 72,943.34, while the Nifty rose by 382.70 points, or 1.76 percent at 22,080.20. Global cues, broad sector gains, and strong performances by major companies such as RIL and HDFC Bank.