Sensex snaps losing streak

The BSE Sensex and Nifty edged up to close a wee bit higher, snapping a three-session slide, as blue-chips such as ITC gained. The BSE Sensex closed 0.24 per cent higher at 27,061.04 on Friday. It has risen 0.13 per cent in the week to post its sixth consecutive week of gains. The Nifty also ended up 0.24 per cent to close at 8,105.50, adding 0.23 per cent through the week.

ITC closed 1.3 per cent higher on value-buying after falling two per cent over the past two sessions.