The BSE Sensex, which opened at 26,340.32 points, was trading at 26,430.24 points (at 12.32 p.m.) in the post-noon session, up 59.26 points or 0.22 percent from the previous day’s close at 26,370.98 points. The BSE Sensex touched a high of 26,489.58 points and a low of 26,307.56 points in the intra-day trade so far.
Good buying was observed in oil and gas and banking sectors, while selling pressure was seen in consumer durables and metal sectors.