Benchmark equity indices settled higher for the fifth consecutive session on Monday driven by gains in financial and FMCG shares amid mixed trends in the Asian markets. The BSE Sensex rose by 281.52 points or 0.39 per cent to close at 72,708.16. The NSE Nifty settled at its all-time high of 22,122.25 points, up by 81.55 points or 0.37 per cent from the previous close. Among sectoral indices, Telecom, Utilities, Consumer Durables, Services, and FMCG were the gainers, while Metal, Capital Goods, and IT were the losers.