Sensex up 26pts; BHEL gains 3%

The Sensex is now up 26 points at 10,767.

Dr.Reddy's has soared over 4% to Rs 1,424. SBI has rallied 3.5% to Rs 790. BHEL has gained 3% at Rs 2,011.

Tata Steel has surged 2.6% to Rs 509. Hindalco has added 2.2% to Rs 169.

Out of 2,211 stocks traded so far, 1,320 have advanced, 809 have declined and the rest are unchanged.