Better than expected Q2 Infosys numbers set the stage for the Sensex to open higher. And so did the index, opened with a huge positive gap of 83 points at 12,447. Significant gains in the technology stocks led by Infosys saw the index flare up to a high of 12,514.However, selling soon emerged in auto stocks and spread to other sectors like cement, metal and pharma. Sustained selling in these stocks saw the index dip into the negative zone in late noon deals.The index dropped to a low of 12,302 - down 212 points from the day's high. Some buying towards the close saw the index recover and finally settle with a marginal loss of 10 points at 12,353.
