Sensex up 43 pts, bank scrips hold gains

The Sensex is now up 43 points at 13,468.

ICICI Bank has gained 2.4% (Rs 20) to Rs 878. SBI is still up over 2% at Rs 1,152.

Bharti and Ranbaxy are trading with over 1% gains at Rs 578 and Rs 406, respectively.

Wipro, Grasim, ACC and ITC are also in positive zones.