Sensex extends gains for second day, rises 85 pts

MUMBAI:   Reflecting the continued buoyancy in the share market, with good demand coming in for market leader Reliance Industries, the BSE benchmark Sensex today gained 85 points to close at its best level in 31 months at 18,645.06.

The appreciation in the 30-share barometer of the Bombay Stock Exchange comes on top of yesterday's gain of 338 points, when the index closed at 18,560.05.

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Sensex rallies 338 pts to 31-month high on good US jobs data

MUMBAI:   The BSE benchmark Sensex today rallied by over 338 points to close at its highest level in two-and-half years as better-than-expected jobs data from the US allayed concerns that global economic growth is faltering.

Led by a sharp rise in metal and banking stocks, coupled with firm global cues, the 30-share barometer of the Bombay Stock Exchange settled the day at 18,560.05, higher by 338.62 points, or 1.86 per cent.

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Sensex closes 29 pts down over RBI rate hike fears

MUMBAI:   The BSE benchmark Sensex today took a breather and closed 29 points lower as rising food inflation evoked worries of a further rate hike by the RBI this month.

Cutting short two days of consecutive gains, the Bombay Stock Exchange's 30-share barometer ended the session at 18,208.78, down by 29.53 points, or 0.16 per cent.

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Sensex ends 32 pts up as profit-booking pares initial gains

MUMBAI:   The BSE benchmark Sensex closed with a minor gain of over 32 points today as investors refrained from buying riskier assets ahead of the release of key economic data by the US.

Gaining strength from an overnight rally on Wall Street and supported by firm Asian bourses, the markets started the day on a strong note, but were unable to maintain the gains as investors booked profit after every rise, brokers said.

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Sensex ends marginally up, profit-selling erases early gains

MUMBAI:   The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex today ended moderately higher by over 32 points, driven by a firming global trend and reports of increased taxes paid by corporates.

The Sensex, which had gained nearly 150 points in early trade, fell back on emergence of profit-booking and closed 32.44 points higher at 18,238.31.

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