Sensex up 82pts, L&T zooms 6%

The Sensex is now up 82 points at 8,026.

ITC has gained 2.5% (Rs 3) to Rs 125. Reliance is still up Rs 7 at Rs 773.

SBI is still down 1.8% (Rs 15) at Rs 823. ONGC is now down Rs 6 at Rs 928.

Bajaj has moved up over 2% (Rs 35) to Rs 1,755. Hero Honda is still up Rs 10 at Rs 716.

Dr. Reddy's is now up 2.6% (Rs 21) at Rs 844. Grasim is steady at Rs 1,170 - up 4% (Rs 45). ACC is still up over 2% (Rs 11) at Rs 462.

L&T has zoomed 6% (Rs 83) to Rs 1,498. HDFC is steady at Rs 1,000 - up Rs 31.

RCF has advanced over 7% to Rs 40. MTNL has added 6% to Rs 119. Nalco is up 4% at Rs 169. BEL, Hind Zinc and IBP are also trading with gains. Concor, however, has declined 3% (Rs 47) to Rs 1,304.