Sensex up 146 points on exit polls forecast

On exit polls that predict the BJP emerging as the single largest party in UP and coming to power in Uttarakhand, the BSE Sensex climbed over 146 points in opening trade today on heavy fund inflows.

All the sectoral indices led by consumer durables, IT, metal, realty, bank, capital goods and auto sectors were trading in the positive zone with gains of up to 0.73 per cent.

The 50-share NSE Nifty also rose 48.70 points, or 0.54 per cent, to trade at 8,975.70.

The 30-share Sensex spurted by 146.50 points, or 0.50 per cent, to quote at 29,076.63.