May 16, 2013 1:13 PM

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Sensex gains 19 points in afternoon deals

Paring early losses, the BSE benchmark Sensex gained 19 points to trade at 20,232 points, a shortwhile ago. Fresh buying mainly in the healthcare, banking, capital goods, refinery and realty sectors on the back of firm global cues helped sensex recover early losses.The NSE Nifty also moved up by 17 points to 6,163 points.Asian shares rose in their early trade after data showed Japan's economy accelerated in the first three months of the year. Key benchmark indices in China, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan rose by 0.32 per cent to 0.98 per cent, while indices in Japan and Singapore fell by 0.06 per cent to 1.13per cent.US stocks rose yesterday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 hitting new all-time highs in a broadmarket rally as the recent upward momentum persisted.

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