Sensex and Nifty trade higher on Friday. Photo: MintMumbai: The benchmark BSE Sensex advanced almost 101 points in the early session on Friday on buying by domestic institutional investors (DIIs) amid mixed Asian cues. ■ 10.35am: The S&P BSE capital goods index surges 1.68%, the S&P BSE metal index rises 1.13% and the S&P BSE industries index adds 1.03%. Future Consumer rose 7%, Future Enterprises Ltd 9%, Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd 2.1% and Future Retail is up 1%. ■ 9.32am: BSE Sensex trades higher by 64 points, or 0.20%, to 31,726, while the Nifty 50 rises 30 points, or 0.30%, to 9,960.

Source: Mint September 08, 2017 04:07 UTC