Firm trades continue at D-Street as Asian peers stabilize


After cracking over 2% in the previous session, marketsmade a comeback today morning with Sensex reclaiming the crucial 25,000 mark in the early trades. However, the Sensex slipped below the key level but continues to remain firm as investors purchase the battered bluechips at attractive valuations.
At 11:15 am, S&P BSE Sensex was up 63 points at 24,915 and Nifty50 was up 17 points at 7,585.Read Articles 

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