Market end higher led by defensive sectors
BSE-FMCG, consumer durables, pharmaceuticals led gains
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Market ended higher this Tuesday as investors opted to buy defensive stocks such as fast moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals amid brewing concerns over lack of support to Congress-led UPA government from its key political allies.
The Bombay Stock Exchange's 30-share index Sensex gained 10.42 points and provisionally ended at 18691.84 while the National Stock Exchange's 50-share Nifty rose 3.15 points at 5637.00 on provisional basis.
The Bombay Stock Exchange's 30-share index Sensex gained 10.42 points and provisionally ended at 18691.84 while the National Stock Exchange's 50-share Nifty rose 3.15 points at 5637.00 on provisional basis.
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First Published: Mar 26 2013 | 3:32 PM IST