Sensex up 54 points ahead of IIP data

MUMBAI: The BSE benchmark sensex on Thursday gained over 54 points to trade above 20,000 level in early trade on buying by funds and retailers ahead of industrial output data amid further strengthen in the rupee.

The 30-share index rose by 54.60 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 20,052,05 points in early trade.

Realty, capital goods, power, healthcare, consumer durables and oil and gas sector stocks were major gainers. The index had gained almost 1,758 points in the previous five straight sessions. 

Amit kumar pandey

PGDM-IST