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Sensex jumps 69 points on special Diwali trading

A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets rose 69 points in the special Diwali trading on Sunday, led by good buying support in auto, FMCG and oil and gas stocks.

A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets rose 69 points in the special Diwali trading on Sunday, led by good buying support in auto, FMCG and oil and gas stocks.

The 30 scrip sensitive index S&P Sensex of the Bombay Stock Exchange opened the special session at 21,278.08 points and was ruling at 21,265.84 points, at around 6.30 p.m., up 0.33 percent or 69.03 points from its previous close of 21,196.81 points.

The special session called Mahurat trading was organised to mark the beginning of Samvat year 2070, a new year according to the Hindu calendar.

Nifty of the National Stock Exchange was up 19.25 points higher at 6,326.60 points.

-IANS

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