Nifty regains 5,500 pts level; Sensex opens 88 points up

The National Stock Exchange's index Nifty today regained the 5,500 points level after a gap of 30 months, while the BSE sensex shot up by over 88 points in opening trade on continued buying by funds. The 50-share NSE barometer Nifty gained 26.70 points to trade at nearly 30-month high of 5,505.85 points in the first five minutes of trade. Earlier, the index had crossed the level on February 5, 2008. Healthcare, capital goods, metal and oil and gas stocks led the rally, helping the Nifty to regain 5,500 points level.