Sensex cracks 8,500

The Sensex has zoomed past the 8,500-mark, and is now up 64 points at 8,509.

Reliance has gained Rs 14 to Rs 778. Infosys is still up Rs 54 at Rs 2,503.

HDFC Bank is up Rs 27 at Rs 737. BHEL is up Rs 21 at Rs 1,133.