more-inThe BSE Sensex advanced about 181 points in early session, maintaining its positive form for the second straight day on unabated buying by domestic institutional investors amid positive leads from Asian markets following overnight gains on the Wall Street. The 30-share Sensex, which had gained 292.76 points in the previous session, rose another 180.73 points, or 0.51 %, to 35,388.87. The NSE Nifty also traded above the 10,750 mark by gaining 43.05 points, or 0.40 %, to 10,758.55. Brokers said continued buying by domestic institutional investors and a firming trend in Asia accelerated buying activity. Meanwhile, on a net basis, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth Rs 1,037.23 crore, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 635.24 crore yesterday, provisional data showed.

Source: The Hindu May 08, 2018 04:41 UTC