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Market opens high as early trends show NDA leading
Mumbai, May 16 (IBNS) With early trends showing BJP-led NDA leading in most states, markets on Friday opened at a life high.
The Sensex gained more than 1000 points at the opening.
The rupee opened past 59 per dollar, a figure last seen on July 29, 2013.
The Nifty surged past the 7000 mark at the opening.
The rupee opened past 59 per dollar, a figure last seen on July 29, 2013.
The Nifty surged past the 7000 mark at the opening.
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