<b>Nearing 20K</b>: Sensex up 694pts

The Sensex is now 63 points away from the 20,000-mark. The index is now up 694 points at 19,937.

L&T continues to trade with over 10% gains at Rs 4,275. BHEL is holding nearly 9% gains at Rs 2,647.

ONGC has added nearly 8% at Rs 1,246.

Reliance is steady at Rs 2,798 - up nearly 4%.

ICICI Bank, SBI, Maruti and HDFC continue to trade with gains.