Reliance Communications, ACC, Hindalco, BHEL and Maruti are the other major gainers.
Dr.Reddy's has plunged 4% to Rs 656. Bajaj Auto and Hero Honda have slipped nearly 2% each to Rs 2,672 and Rs 692, respectively.
Out of 2,411 stocks traded so far, 1,603 have advanced, 738 have declined and 70 are unchanged.