Sensex up 23 pts; RIL, ITC log gains

 Bharti has added 1.27% (Rs 3) to Rs 211, and HDFC is up 1.13% (Rs 9) at Rs 768.

Bajaj has dropped 1.78% (Rs 20) to Rs 1,110 in the opening trades. Other auto counters have opened with steady gains.

Cement, pharma and tech majors have opened on a steady note.