Sensex recovers 79 pts ahead of monthly derivatives expiry

February 24, 2015 10:50

The benchmark BSE Sensex was trading above the 29,000-mark by rising over 79 points in early trade today as participants made selective buying ahead of monthly expiry in the derivatives segment on Thursday and the Union Budget on Saturday.

The 30-share barometer gained 79.71 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 29,054.82.

The index had lost 487.16 points in the previous two sessions. Sectoral indices led by realty, FMCG, consumer durables, capital goods and healthcare were trading in positive zone with gains up to 1.06 per cent. Similarly, the wide-based National Stock Exchange Nifty index edged higher by 13.10 points, or 0.15 per cent, to 8,768.05.

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