The Sensex has ended (provisional) at 17,950, up 14 points. The NSE Nifty ended down three points at 5,364.
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(Updated at 1441 hrs)
Markets have recovered from their lows. The Sensex touched a high of 17,991. It is now up 34 points at 17,969.
The Nifty is flat at 5,370.
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(Updated at 1216 hrs)
Markets have continued to trade on a flat note after a strong opening. The Sensex is now at 17,954 - up 19 points. The Nifty is at 5,366- down three points.
Reliance Communications has gained 2.7% at Rs 177. BHEL has added 2.6% to Rs 2,524.
ICICI Bank and DLF have advanced 1.5% each to Rs 999 and Rs 326, respectively.
Reliance Infrastructure, Hero Honda, Tata Power, ACC and HDFC have moved up around 1% each.
However, Sun Pharma has slipped 1.2% to Rs 1,814. Jaiprakash Associates and ONGC have dropped 1% each.
The other losers include Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors and Wipro.