BSE Sensex advances as metal makers, auto gain

Stocks advanced, paring the first weekly loss in the country’s equity benchmark since early May, led by metal makers and automobile firms.

The S&P BSE Sensex Index rose 0.2 per cent to 31,262.09 at the close in Mumbai. Maruti Suzuki India and Tata Steel were the top gainers on the index. Infosys weighed the most, falling 0.8 per cent after The Times of India reported a group of founders is exploring the sale of their entire stake of about 13 per cent. Rival Wipro declined 1.6 per cent.

The Sensex, one of Asia's best-performing gauges this year, posted its first weekly loss