Sensex up 44pts

The Sensex is now up 44 points to 8,860.

ITC is now up 2.4% (Rs 3) to Rs 137. ONGC has added Rs 18 to Rs 1,070. SBI is up Rs 7 at Rs 887.

TCS has gained Rs 20 to Rs 1,575. Satyam is up Rs 4 at Rs 659.

Hero Honda has moved up Rs 14 to Rs 820. Tata Motors is up Rs 7 at Rs 556.