Sensex climbs to 6-wk high; auto, pharma, banking stocks gain

April 25, 2013 16:45

The BSE benchmark Sensex today surged 227.49 points to close at over six-week high of 19,407 on last minute buying in auto, healthcare, oil & gas, metal and banking stocks triggered by monthly expiry in derivatives segment and rate cut hopes amid firming Asian trend.

Rising for the fourth straight session, the Sensex advanced 227.49 points, or 1.19 per cent, to close at 19,406.85, a level last seen on March 15. The index had gained 448 points in last three sessions.

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