Monday 27 October 2014

Sensex up 49 points in morning trade on fund inflows, reform hopes

The 30-share index, which had gained over 851.71 points in the previous five sessions after the government announced reforms in oil & gas and coal sectors, rose by 49.33 points, or 0.18 percent, to 26,900.38 with power, PSU, capital goods, healthcare and banking stocks leading the rise.

The NSE Nifty also edged higher by 19.30 points, or 0.24 percent, to 8,033.85.

Stock markets remained closed on Friday on account of "Balipratipada".

Brokers said sentiments remained upbeat on expectations that the government would announce more reforms amidst hopes of strong earnings from some more bluechip companies.

Besides, a mixed trend at other Asian bourses influenced trading sentiments, they said.

Among other Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei rose 0.74 percent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng shed 0.77 per cent in morning trade on Monday.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 0.76 percent higher in Friday's trade.

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