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Sensex extends gains, up 87 points in early trade

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The benchmark BSE Sensex gained over 87 points in early trade today on mild buying by funds and investors amid robust global trends coupled with positive domestic sentiments after the introduction of GST Bill in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Rising for the third straight day, the 30-share index, which had gained 661.71 points in past two sessions, rose by 87.28 points, or 0.32%, to 27,459.12 with stocks of metal, FMCG, capital goods and realty sectors leading the rise.

The National Stock Exchange index Nifty also moved up by 18.10 points, or 0.22%, to 8,243.30.

Brokers said sentiments were boosted by continued buying by funds and investors on hopes of acceleration in economic reforms after the much-awaited GST Bill, which provides for an overhaul of the taxation system, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Among other Asian markets, Kong's Hang Seng index rose 0.80% while Japan's Nikkei moved up 0.36% in early trade. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.15% higher in Friday's trade.

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