Sensex, Nifty maintain uptrend; Bharti, Bajaj Auto, L&T dip

Infosys, M&M, Wipro, Lupin and BHEL are top gainers while Hindalco, NTPC, L&T, Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Auto are among major losers in the Sensex.

The market is still holding gains as the Sensex is up 76.61 points or 0.3 percent at 26269.59. The Nifty is up 19.75 points or 0.2 percent at 7996.85. About 1151 shares have advanced, 505 shares declined, and 46 shares are unchanged.

The rupee edged higher by 17 paise to 65.56 against the US dollar in early trade today at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market on increased selling of the American unit by exporters amid fresh foreign funds inflows.

Forex dealers said a weakening dollar against other currencies overseas and a higher opening in the domestic equity market supported the rupee. The rupee had closed lower by six paise at 65.73 yesterday on fresh demand for the American currency from banks and importers following a stronger greenback in overseas markets.

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