The BSE benchmark Sensex today gained 162 points in early
trade on buying by funds and retailers ahead of industrial output data amid
recovery in the Indian rupee.
The 30-share barometer rose by 162.65 points, or 0.86%, to
18,951.99 points in early trade.
Here is a list of Major Stock Gainers:
- Healthcare
- Metal
- Consumer durables
- Auto
- Capital Goods
The index had gained
124.46 points in the previous session on Thursday. The market remained closed
on Friday on account of 'Eid-ul-Fitr'.
The wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty moved up
by 45.00 points, or 0.80%, to 5,610.65.
Brokers said increased buying by participants ahead of
industrial production (IIP) data to be released later today mainly influenced
the trading sentiments.
Besides, further recovery in the rupee against the dollar on
the back of more measures announced by RBI also supported the uptrend.
In the Asian region, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose by 1.81%,
while Japan's Nikkei was down by 0.32% in early trade.