Sensex up 51pts; Hinalco, Hero Honda lead

The Sensex is now up 51 points at 11,196.

Hindalco and Hero Honda have advanced 1.3% each to Rs 166 and Rs 688, respectively.

Grasim and ACC have spurted 1% each to Rs 2,166 and Rs 876, respectively.

Wipro, ICICI Bank, Cipla, HLL, Tata Steel and NTPC are the other prominent gainers.