The NSE Nifty is up 18 points at 5,213.
Reliance Communications (RCom) and Jaiprakash (JP) Associates have gained 2% each at Rs 587 and Rs 272, respectively.
Mahindra & Mahindra, NTPC and Maruti have advanced over 1% each to Rs 651, Rs 197 and Rs 739, respectively.
Satyam has slipped 1.5% to Rs 472. Wipro has declined 1% to Rs 474.
