Sensex up over 150pts, Satyam gains 3%

The Sensex opened with a positive gap of over 170 points at 17,821. It is now up over 150 points at 17,807.

The Sensex had closed yesterday with a loss of over 150 points at 17,649.

ICICI Bank has gained 2% at Rs 1,168.

Satyam has moved up 3% to Rs 400.

Reliance, HUL, ONGC and Infosys are also trading with gains.