Sensex edges higher, recover from 2013 lows

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The BSE Sensex edged higher on Monday, marginally recovering after hitting its 2013 low in the previous session, as recent under-performers such as Larsen & Toubro Ltd rose, while DLF gained after an executive told analysts earnings would improve.

DLF Ltd shares gained 4.97 percent, while L&T shares rose 1.73 percent after falling 6.35 percent this month as of Friday's close.

The BSE Sensex rose 0.17 percent after hitting on Friday its lowest close since December 31.

The 50-share Nifty rose 0.18 percent.

(Reporting by Manoj Dharra; Editing by Rafael Nam)