The BSE benchmark Sensex recovered by over 88 points in early trade today .The 30-share barometer, which had lost 244 points in yesterday's trade, recovered by 88.13 points, or 0.53 per cent, to 16,793.96 points with capital goods, auto and metal sector stocks leading the recovery.The wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty also moved up by 16.35 points, or 0.33 per cent, to 5,080.60.