Big bull's holdings cross Rs 7,200 crore (Rs 72 billion).
The Survey shows fiscal consolidation despite slowdown in growth.
The higher rate cut by RBI is positive for rate-sensitive sectors in the medium to long term.
ICICI Bank extended yesterday gains, rising 10% in two trading sessions
Deal with current owner Exide may be signed next week
Tamal Bandyopadhyay offers some unsolicited advice for a government wh,ich came to power, with brute majority and the nation's pragmatic chief money man.
These investors are not only betting on little-known stocks, but also sectors that the market participants are not paying much heed to. Some of these stocks can be potential multi-baggers, while others may not live up to the expectations of these stock-pickers, says Jash Kriplani.
Reliance Industries and ONGC were down 4-6% each contributing the most to the Sensex losses
Most of the index heavyweights are yet to declare their results.
The Nikkei share average rose 2.6% to close at 15,195.77 points, more than recouping Tuesday's losses.