The B  S E benchmark Sensex reversed early losses to trade over 130 points above its previous close at 1000 hrs on Friday, as investors became active accumulating blue-chip stocks at prevailing attractive levels.

The Sensex, which had lost over 167 points in the opening trade, was up by 131.25 points or 0.68 per cent at 19,373.61 level at 1000 hours, with bank, oil and gas, metal and healthcare stocks making handsome recovery.

Meanwhile, the broad-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty was up by 47.35 points to trade above 5,800 level at 5,813.85, after dipping to 5,721.15 point in the opening trade.

Brokers said stocks turned positive as investors returned to buy frontline stocks at prevailing lower levels.