The Sensex opened up 69 points at 14,591 on positive global cues and touched a high of 14,662.

The index is now up 96 points at 14,618.

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ICICI Bank, DLF, Jaiprakash Associates, ITC, Sterlite and Tata Motors have added 1% each.

ONGC has slipped 2.5% to Rs 985. Sun Pharma and NTPC have dropped 1% each to Rs 1,301 and Rs 196, respectively.

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