The benchmark BSE Sensex continued its rising trend by gaining over 61 points to 32,386.52 in early trade today on sustained foreign fund inflows amid positive global cues. The 30-share index rose 61.11 points, or 0.18 %, to 32,386.52. Brokers said sentiment remained positive on the back of persistent capital inflows by foreign funds and widening of positions by retail investors. Among Sensex components, Tata Steel emerged top gainer by surging 2.79 % to Rs 591.55 as participants raised their bets ahead of quarterly earnings numbers. In the Asian region, Japan's Nikkei rose 0.63 % and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.28 %, while China's Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.16 %.

Source: dna August 07, 2017 04:41 UTC