Sensex opens over 200 points higher

Mumbai, December 17

In line with Asian peers, key domestic indices opened on a positive note on Monday continuing its upward momentum from last week’s healthy gains.

Financials, along with metal, power and health care stocks, advanced while realty and telecom witnessed selling pressure.

At 9.20 am, the BSE Sensex traded 260.29 points higher at 36,223.22 after opening at 36,129.13 from its previous close at 35,962.93 on Friday.

The Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange, which opened at 10,853.20 from its previous close of 10,805.45, traded higher by 59.15 points at 10,864.60. IANS