Global cues lift equity indices (Lead)

Mumbai Jan 3 (IANS) Positive Asian markets along with value buying pushed the key indices of the Indian equity market higher during the post-noon trade session on Wednesday.

According to market analysts healthy buying support was witnessed in consumer durables capital goods and banking stocks.

At 1.00 p.m. the 30-scrip S&P BSE Sensex which had previously closed at 33 812.26 points traded at 33 878.32 points up 66.06 points or 0.20 per cent.

Similarly the National Stock Exchange s (NSE) Nifty50 made gains. It quoted at 10 468.80 points up by 26.60 points or 0.25 per cent.

On Tuesday both the key indices closed on a flat note after volatility was induced due to caution ahead of upcoming quarterly earning results as well as profit booking.

Consequently the S&P BSE Sensex closed flat at 33 812.26 points whereas NSE Nifty50 closed on a flat note at 10 442.20 points up by a mere 6.65 points or 0.06 per cent.

--IANS
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