Paring early losses, the BSE benchmark Sensex gained 39 points to trade at 20,252 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 18 points to 6165 points a shotwhile ago.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.
News On AIR | May 16, 2013 12:10 PM
Sensex pares losses,rises 39 points at noon to cross 20K