Equity markets rise at opening bell
By IANSMonday, December 29, 2008
MUMBAI - Indian equity markets rose soon after the opening bell with a key index gaining by 0.73 percent about 15 minutes into trade.
The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened the day at 9,625.13 points against Monday’s close at 9,533.52 points and was at 9,603.11 points about 15 minutes into trading, 0.73 percent higher than its previous close.
At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the broader S&P CNX Nifty index followed the Sensex, rising 0.68 percent from its previous closing figure to be around 2,942.05 points at the same time.
The midcap and smallcap indices of the BSE also gained soon after opening.
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