Sensex was up 220.03 points at 40,051.87, while Nifty was up 57.20 points at 11,844.10. About 1356 shares have advanced, 1117 shares declined, and 168 shares are unchanged. Nifty bank also touched 30,000 for the first time since September 27. Sensex above 40,000 for the first time since July 5. GAIL, SBI, TCS, Grasim Industries and ITC were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Bharti Infratel, Maruti Suzuki, Yes Bank, Britannia Industries and UPL.

Sensex was up 220.03 points at 40,051.87, while Nifty was up 57.20 points at 11,844.10. About 1356 shares have advanced, 1117 shares declined, and 168 shares are unchanged. Nifty bank also touched 30,000 for the first time since September 27. Sensex above 40,000 for the first time since July 5. GAIL, SBI, TCS, Grasim Industries and ITC were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Bharti Infratel, Maruti Suzuki, Yes Bank, Britannia Industries and UPL.