Sensex up 81pts at 12,441

The Sensex is now up 81 points at 12,441.

Reliance has surged 3.5% to Rs 1,139, and ONGC has added 1.4% to Rs 1,384.

BHEL has rallied 2% to Rs 2,443. HDFC has advanced 1.7% to Rs 1,308.

Dr.Reddy's, Ranbaxy and Cipla are up over 1% each.

HDFC Bank and HLL have declined 1% each to Rs 870 and Rs 131, respectively.

Out of 2,485 stocks traded so far, 1,627 have advanced, 800 have declined and the rest are unchanged.