The 30-share index, which had gained 114.71 points in the previous session, rose further by 49.65 points, or 0.26 per cent, to 19,489.13 points, led by rise in realty, banking and power sector stocks.
The National Stock Exchange index Nifty moved up by 15.85 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 5,874.85 points.
Brokers said sustained buying by funds driven by further recovery in the rupee after Sebi and the RBI took steps to curb volatility in the currency and a firm trend in other Asian bourses mainly boosted the trading sentiment.
The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.50 per cent higher yesterday.
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