Sensex up 69pts; Hero Honda drops 3%

The Sensex is now up 69 points at 14,325.

Hindalco has surged 2.5% to Rs 152. Reliance Communications has rallied 2% to Rs 526.

Bharti Airtel and Cipla are up around 1% each at Rs 836 and Rs 215, respectively.

Hero Honda has shed 2.6% to Rs 695. HLL has slipped over 1% to Rs 193.