Sensex recoups four-day losses, soars 264 points; GAIL, ITC rise - Livemint

Since the beginning of this year, the Sensex has gained 19%, while foreign institutional investors have bought $9.87 billion during the period from local equity markets. Photo: Hemant Mishra/Mint

Mumbai: The 30-share benchmark S&P BSE Sensex soared over 300 points on Tuesday, snapping a four-day losing streak, led by gains in shares of realty, fast moving consumer goods and energy companies.

At 10.37am, the 30-share Sensex was trading at 25,353.58, up 1.29%, or 322.26 points higher while National Stock Exchange’s broader barometer 50-share CNX Nifty was trading up 1.14%, or 85.10 points, at 7,578.45 points.

Among gainers, GAIL India Ltd was up 4.24% to Rs.458.25, while ITC Ltd was up 1.88% to Rs.319.95.

Among losers, Infosys Ltd was down 0.67% to Rs.3,209.25.

Since the beginning of this year, the Sensex has gained 19%, while foreign institutional investors have bought $9.87 billion during the period from local equity markets.