Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS): A benchmark index of Indian equities markets Friday was trading 41.62 points or 0.15 percent up as capital goods stocks gained.
Goods buying was observed in capital goods and IT sectors, while selling pressure was seen in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 27,598.96 points, was trading at 27,643.63 points (at 09.16 a.m.) in the early session, up 41.62 points or 0.15 percent from the previous day's close at 27,602.01 points.
The Sensex touched a high of 27,647.51 points and a low of 27,598.96 points in the trade so far.
The S&P capital goods index gained 86 points and IT index moved up by 75.37 points; while selling pressure was seen in the FMCG sector.
The wider 50-scrip Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) was also trading 21.75 points or 0.26 percent up at 8,314.65 points.