The CNX Nifty firmed up by 38 points to close at fresh one—month high at 8,458.95 on fag—end buying mainly in IT, Finance and Energy sectors.

The CNX Nifty resumed higher at 8,432.5 and hovered in a range of 8,489.55 and 8,420.60 before concluding at fresh one—month high at 8,458.95, a gain of 37.95 points (+0.45%).

It had last ended at 8,606.00 on April 17, 2015.

The CNX IT rose by 0.95%, CNX Finance 0.25% and CNX Energy 0.78%.

Major gainers were HDFC (2.56%), TCS (2.44%), Sun Pharma (2.29%), TechM (1.75%) and Lupin (1.53%).

However, Ultracem fell by 2.91% followed by SBI 2.69%, IDEA 2.56%, Hindalco 1.58% and VEDL 1.34%.

Turnover in the cash segment rose further to Rs 18,333.24 cr from Rs 15,812.95 cr yesterday.

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