Markets edge higher ahead of GDP data

The BSE Sensex and Nifty edged up marginally on Thursday, led by buying in blue-chips such as Infosys and Hindustan Unilever, while caution prevailed ahead of the release of economic growth data on Friday. The BSE Sensex closed up 52.72 points, or 0.19 per cent, at 28,438.91, while the broader Nifty ended up 18.45 points, or 0.22 per cent, at 8,494.20. Blue-chip stocks gained. Infosys closed 1.5 per cent higher, while Hindustan Unilever finished up 2.6 per cent. Shares in Bharat Heavy Electricals gained 4.8 per cent, rising for the fifth session on improved order outlook, traders said.