Sensex jumps over 170 points, Nifty reaches 11,640 during intraday trade

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). (File Photo: IANS)


After opening on a negative note on Wednesday Indian markets turned green during the intraday session.

The Sensex of the BSE was up 173.72 points or 0.53 45 per cent at 39,137.56 points at 1207 hours.

The Sensex had closed at 38,963.84 points on Tuesday.

Yes Bank with 2.61 per cent remained the top gainer, followed by HCL Tech (2.59 per cent) and SBI (2.07 per cent). Whereas, HUL (-1.03 per cent) IndusInd Bank (-0.46 per cent) and ONGC (-0.69 per cent) were the top three drags during the intraday trade.

On the other hand, the broader 50-scrip Nifty at National Stock Exchange (NSE) was at 11,640.55 points.

(With input from agencies)