Friday 23 August 2013

Provisional: Sensex ends 200 pts higher, Rupee gains

On a provisional basis, 30-share Sensex gained 205 points to end at 18,517

Markets ended on a positive note this Friday with benchmark index Sensex gaining over 200 points on back of recovery in Rupee.

On a provisional basis, 30-share Sensex gained 205 points to end at 18,517 and the 50-share Nifty rose 63 points at 5,471 levels.

The rupee strengthened marginally amid lacklustre trade in the afternoon. There is dollar demand from importers, however, according to currency dealers it is not "that significant" in early trade today.

The rupee was quoting at Rs 64.26 compared with previous close of Rs 64.63. It had even strengthened to a level of 64.30 per dollar.

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