Sensex up 66pts, ITC gains 3%

The Sensex has moved up 66 points to 8,447.

ITC has advanced 3% (Rs 59) to Rs 1,937. SBI is up Rs 12 at Rs 913. Reliance is down Rs 2 at Rs 762.

HDFC Bank is now up Rs 23 (3.3%) at Rs 712. ICICI Bank is up Rs 11 at Rs 554.

Dr. Reddy's is steady at Rs 812 - up Rs 11. Cipla and Ranbaxy are also steady at higher levels.

Maruti is still up over 4% (Rs 23) at Rs 585. Bajaj is now up Rs 23  at Rs 1,671. Hero Honda has advanced over 2% (Rs 14) to Rs 698.

Hindalco has gained over 3% (Rs 5) to Rs 159.