Sensex pares gains, up 66pts

The Sensex touched a high of 14,327 in opening trades, but has now pared gains and is up 66 points at 14,270.

SBI and Reliance Communications have surged 1.7% each to Rs 1,337 and Rs 499, respectively. BHEL has gained 1.5% at Rs 1,370.

Wipro, Ranbaxy, Maruti and Reliance Energy have advanced 1% each to Rs 539, Rs 374, Rs 736 and Rs 532, respectively.

Hindalco and NTPC are the notable losers.