Upmove continues: Sensex surges 150pts

The Sensex is now up 150 points at 12,324.

SBI has surged 2.5% to Rs 996. HLL has moved up 2.3% to Rs 259.

Wipro, BHEL and ICICI Bank have gained around 2% each at Rs 526, Rs 2,372 and Rs 673, respectively.

Maruti, HDFC and TCS has advanced 1.8% each to Rs 944, Rs 1,418 and Rs 1,044, respectively.