Markets in positive mode; Sensex up over 150 points

The Indian markets resumed the session marginally lower and then turned to a positive note. The Asian indices rose, with optimism returning ahead of this week’s crucial European meetings after a report that more rescue funding may be available to help the region. Heavyweights like RIL, Infy, HDFC Bank, ITC, L&T, SBI, HDFC and Tata Power are the strong contributors to the Sensex.

The Indian rupee opened at 51.33 per dollar.

All the sector are trading in green. The top most gainers are - BSE Power up by 1.40%, BSE IT up by 1.21%, BSE Realty up by 1.19%, BSE CG up by 1.01% and BSE Auto up by 1.01%.