Sensex regains 11,000 level at mid-session

The BSE benchmark on Sensex regained the 11,000 level and added nearly 200 points at midsession today on the back of sustained buying by funds, triggered by firming Asian markets.

The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark on Sensex regained the 11,000 level and added nearly 200 points at midsession on Monday on the back of sustained buying by funds, triggered by firming Asian markets.

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The Sensex, which had gained nearly 13 points in the past six sessions, moved up further by 199.42 points, or 1.84 per cent to trade at 11,003.28, the highest since October 14 last year, with the metals, banking and realty sectors leading the rally.

The 50-share National Stock Exchange's Nifty also rose by 51.90 points, or 1.55 per cent, to 3,393.95 at mid-session.

Buying activity spread even the small- and mid-cap sector stocks.