Sensex reclaims 36,000, surges 307 points

Sensex ended at 36,270.07; Nifty closes above 10,850

December 17, 2018 05:13 pm | Updated 05:41 pm IST - Mumbai

Extending its winning run for a fifth session, the BSE Sensex soared over 307 points to close at 36,270, driven mainly by auto, metal and banking stocks and positive global cues.

The broader NSE Nifty too jumped almost 93 points.

Opening on a positive note, the Sensex went on to reclaim the 36,000-mark and hit a high of 36,312.31 during the intra-day trade before ending at 36,270.07, up 307.14 points, or 0.85%.

The gauge had climbed 1,003.21 points in the previous four sessions.

For the 50-share NSE Nifty, the close came in at 10,888.35, higher by 82.90 points, or 0.77%, after shuttling between 10,900.35 and 10,844.85.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth ₹861.94 crore on Friday, while DIIs sold equities to the tune of ₹303.52 crore, provisional data showed.

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