Sensex up 286pts; Reliance surges 3%

The Sensex is now up 286 points at 19,877.

Hindalco has zoomed 7.5% to Rs 197. NTPC has soared nearly 4% to Rs 246, and Reliance has surged 3.3% to Rs 2,752.

ACC and Reliance Energy have moved up 2.6% each to Rs 1,035 and Rs 1,869, respectively.

Larsen & Toubro and ONGC have gained 2.3% each at Rs 4,386 and Rs 1,329, respectively.

Bajaj Auto has advanced over 2% to Rs 2,445, and BHEL has added 1.8% to Rs 2,712.