Sensex regains 19K level, jumps 121 points in early trade

Continuing its rising streak for the fifth straight day, the BSE benchmark Sensex today regained 19,000-mark by spurting 121 points in early trade, led by rally in FMCG, consumer durables and oil and gas sector stocks, amid firm trend on other Asian bourses.
The 30-share barometer surged by 121.18 points, or 0.64 per cent, to 19,007.31. The index had gained nearly 918 points in the previous four sessions.
On the similar line, the wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty moved up by 30.20 points, or 0.54 per cent, to 5,580.95.
Brokers said sentiments buoyed on the back of firming trend in the Asian region following upbeat manufacturing data from China and Europe.

In the Asian region, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose by 0.64 per cent, while Japan's Nikkei gained 1.29 per cent in the early trade.
The US markets remained closed yesterday for the Labor Day public holiday.