BSE Sensex up over 50 points in morning trade

BSE Sensex up over 50 points in morning trade

The benchmark BSE Sensex opened on a positive note on Tuesday and rose 109.61 points or 0.39 per cent to 27,839.82, taking cue from the global market trend which has shown a steep rise bolstered by hopes that Greece’s latest budget proposals would stave off a debt default and lead to a deal with lenders later this week.

It slipped into red for a bried period in monring trade. At 9.27 am, BSE Sensex was down 4.61 points at 27,725.60. Similarly, Nifty was down 2.25 points at 8350.85 during the same time.

At 9.43 am, Sensex was up 54.86 points at 27,785.07. Similarly, Nifty was up 23.05 points at 8,376.15 during the same time.

On Monday, BSE Sensex surged by 414 points (1.52%) to 27,730.21. In last seven days, the index had gained 1,359.23 points, its longest winning run since February. The NSE Nifty had reclaimed the crucial 8,300-mark.