Sensex rebounds, up 57pts; HDFC Bk down 2%

The Sensex opened with a positive gap of 78 points at 19,339, and soon slipped into the negative zone to a low of 19,179 - down 160 points from the day's open.

The index has rebounded into the positive zone and is now up 57 points at 19,317.

DLF has surged 2.5% to Rs 968. NTPC and ITC have rallied over 2% each to Rs 234 and Rs 198, respectively.

Bharti Airtel has moved up 1.8% to Rs 921. ONGC and Tata Steel have gained 1.4% each at Rs 1,183 and Rs 835, respectively.

Maruti and Reliance Communications are up 1% each at Rs 1,021 and Rs 725, respectively.

HDFC Bank has shed 2% at Rs 1,646.