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Market@May 17: Day's report

Digital was the star perfomer amongst software stocks on Thursday. The stock gained more than 8 per cent. Other stocks also remained firm for a major part of the day. SSI, Infosys, Satyam, Global and Himachal also improved by 2 per cent each.

However, the day completley belonged to the old economy counters. HDFC gained 10 per cent. L&T, ACC, RPL, Grasim, Reliance, Telco, Sterlite, Bhel, IPCL and Bajaj Auto also recorded impressive gains. The trading volume was relatively high on both the exchanges.

Sensex up 78 points at 3670. Nifty up 24 points at 1175.

Sensex:

• Open: 3607.46
• High: 3675.45
• Low: 3607.46
• Close: 3669.76

S&P CNX Nifty:

• Open: 1151.20
• High: 1179.80
• Low: 1150.60
• Close: 1178.75

• BSE advances: 781
• BSE declines: 503
• BSE unchanged: 123
• BSE volume: Rs 1424 crore

Most active:
Satyam, Reliance, Infosys, Digital, L&T.

Gainers: Between 7.9 per cent and 16 per cent
Digital, HDFC, Sterlite, Vikas WSP, McDowell, Bata, Philips, Clariant.

Gainers: Between 5 per cent and 7.89 per cent
ACC, L&T, RPL, IPCL, Bhel, Jaiprakash, Century, India Cements, Bajaj Auto, Bharat Forge, TVS Suzuki.

Losers: Between 7.9 per cent and 16 per cent
Gati Corp, Kerala Chem.

Losers: Between 5 per cent and 7.89 per cent
Denim Ent, Goa Carbon, Shamken Mul, Vorin Lab.

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