Sensex up by 217.25 on funds buying

The benchmark index gains over 217 points in early trade on fresh buying by funds, encouraged by firming global trend.

The benchmark index gained over 217 points in early trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange on Monday on fresh buying by funds, encouraged by firming global trend.

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The BSE 30-share index, which remained in positive zone in the previous week, extended its gain by adding 217.25 points at 14,642.12 in first five minute of trade.

Similarly, the wide-base National Stock Exchange's Nifty rose by 62.35 points at 4252.50 on the back of a surge in large-cap stocks like Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, Infosys Technology.

The market remained bullish on the first day of the current week as global markets traded higher.