The Sensex has pared gains is now up 125 points at 9,062.
Sterlite, Reliance and ITC have surged 4.3% each to Rs 228, Rs 1,190 and Rs 168, respectively.
ACC, Mahindra & Mahindra, DLF, Maruti and Ranbaxy have rallied around 3.5% each to Rs 420, Rs 311, Rs 232, Rs 530 and Rs 220, respectively.
Grasim has moved up 2.7% to Rs 1,002. BHEL, HDFC Bank and Jaiprakash Assocaites are up 1.7% each at Rs 1,289, Rs 933 and Rs 69, respectively.
Satyam has plunged 3.8% to Rs 233. Tata Motors and Larsen & Toubro have slipped around 1.5% each to Rs 137 and Rs 754, respectively.
The market breadth is negative - out of 2,424 stocks traded so far, 1,345 have declined, 1,003 have advanced and the rest are unchanged.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app