Sensex up 24pts

The Sensex is now up 24 points at 8,515.

Satyam has zoomed 2.7% (Rs 16) to Rs 599. Infosys has added 2% (Rs 51) to Rs 2,620. TCS is up Rs 12 at Rs 1,457. Wipro is up Rs 8 at Rs 396.

ONGC has dropped Rs 13 to Rs 1,034. Reliance is down Rs 4 at Rs 785. SBI is down Rs 4 at Rs 912.

HLL is up a rupee at Rs 181. ITC is up Rs 2 at Rs 128.

ICICI Bank is up Rs 9 at Rs 540. HDFC Bank, Bharti, BHEL and Hero Honda are also trading with gains.

Dr. Reddy's has gained Rs 15 to Rs 960. Ranbaxy has slipped over 3% (Rs 18) to Rs 508.