Sensex up 105pts; HLL, ITC weak

The Sensex is now up 105 points at 14,296.

Bajaj Auto has advanced over 4% to Rs 3,068, and Reliance Energy has rallied 3.5% to Rs 553.

Bharti Airtel has surged 3% to Rs 751. ONGC has flared up 2.7% to Rs 889, and Wipro has moved up 2% to Rs 641.

Dr.Reddy's, Tata Motors, Reliance and ICICI Bank are the other major gainers.

Hindalco has slipped 2.3% to Rs 146. HLL, HDFC Bank and ITC are down over 1% each to Rs 201, Rs 1,080 and Rs 173, respectively.

Out of 2,424 stocks traded so far, 1,537 have advanced, 839 have declined and 48 are unchanged.