Sensex extends gains, up 68 points in early tradeMUMBAI: The benchmark S&P BSE sensex rose 68 points in early trade on Wednesday, extending gains for the third straight session on sustained buying by funds in select bluechips, amid a firm trend in the Asian region.

The 30-share index, which had gained 71.28 points in the previous two sessions, rose further by 67.56 points, or 0.34%, to 19,871.59 points on the back of gains in IT, metal, auto and FMCG sector stocks. 

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