Sensex extends gains on firming Asian cues

Mumbai, Sep 7 (PTI) Tracking a firming Asian trend, the
Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark index Sensex extended gains by
adding over 149 points in early trade on Monday on funds-based
buying in frontline stocks.

The 30-share BSE Sensex, which had gained 290.79 points
on Friday, rose further by 149.93 points at 15,839.05 in first
five minutes of trading, backed by a better trend in metal and
realty sectors.

Similarly, the wide-based National Stock Exchange index
Nifty rose by 45.05 points at 4725.45 points. The nifty had
gained 86.85 points on Friday.

Buying activity sustained following a firming trend in
Asian region led by Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. PTI RS
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