Sensex rises over 100 points in early trade on positive global cues
The Hindu
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Equity benchmark Sensex rose over 100 points in early trade on August 24, tracking gains in index majors Infosys, Tata Steel and Reliance Industries amid a positive trend in global equities. The 30-share index was trading 148.72 points or 0.27% higher at 55,704.51, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 49.15 points or 0.30% to 16,545.60. Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 3%, followed by Tech Mahindra, NTPC, L&T, PowerGrid, IndusInd Bank and UltraTech Cement.
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