Sensex rises 0.5%; lenders lead

The BSE Sensex gained 0.5% in early trade on Wednesday, with financials leading the gains, taking cues from firm Asian markets.

The BSE Sensex gained 0.5% in early trade on Wednesday, with financials leading the gains, taking cues from firm Asian markets.

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At 9:16am, the 30-share BSE index was up 0.49% at 18,502.61 points, with 27 components advancing.

The 50-share NSE index was up 0.6% at 5,560.05.