BSE Sensex Extends Gains

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The BSE Sensex extended gains in afternoon trade, helped by gains in Asian shares, with the local gains led by financials and Reliance Industries.

The Sensex was up 176.18 points or 1.09% at 16394.00, and the Nifty was up 55.60 points or 1.13% at 4976.00. About 1597 shares advanced, 1039 shares declined, and 787 shares remain unchanged.