Sensex closes 180 points higher (Lead)
June 27th, 2011 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets Monday closed 180 points higher. Strong buying was seen in capital goods, banking, auto and energy stocks as a hike in diesel, kerosene and LPG prices boosted investor sentiments.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 18,132.70 points, closed at 18,421.28 points (provisional), up 0.99 percent or 180.6 points from its previous close of 18,240.68 points.
The Sensex touched a high of 18,494.11 points. It had surged 513 points Friday.
The 50-scrip S&P; CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange also closed higher at 5,530.25 points, up 1.08 percent or 59 points.
Broader markets also ended in the positive with the BSE midcap index closing 0.81 points higher at the BSE smallcap index 0.78 percent up.
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