Sensex up 24pts

The Sensex is now up 24 points at 13,211.

Infosys has surged 2.5% to Rs 2,122. HDFC has advanced 1.3% to Rs 1,546.

Dr.Reddy's and Tata Motors are up over 1% each at Rs 785 and Rs 825, respectively.

Bajaj Auto, Hindalco, NTPC, Maruti and ACC have slipped over 1% each to Rs 2,763, Rs 185, Rs 132, Rs 945 and Rs 1,009, respectively.

Out of 2,503 stocks traded so far, 1,292 have advanced, 1,131 have declined and the rest are unchanged.