Sensex pares gains; Hindalco down 2.5%

HDFC Bank has gained 1.5% to Rs 1,499, Jaiprakash Associates is up 1.4% to Rs 269, Satyam has advanced 1.3% to Rs 490 and L&T is up 1.2% to Rs 2,999.

Hindalco is down 2.5% to Rs 199. Ambuja Cements has declined 1.4% to Rs 110.50 and ITC is down 1.1% to Rs 224.