The benchmark BSE Sensex rose 56 points in morning trade today on fresh buying in consumer durables, power, realty and FMCG sectors amid persistent capital inflows by foreign funds despite mixed Asian cues.

Key benchmark indices edged higher in early trade as the market sentiment was boosted by data showing foreign funds made substantial purchases of Indian stocks yesterday, ahead of the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections.

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