Infosys was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.36 per cent, followed by HDFC Bank up 1.39 per cent.
Ahead of its public offer to dilute 10 per cent government stake, state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp said on Wednesday that its net worth has risen to Rs 42,250 crore (Rs 422.5 billion) as on December 31
The team of hunters was unhurt in the attack that happened in Guchak area of Panjgur, however, two vehicles of the convoy were damaged in the firing, police said.
Markets extended gains for the fourth consecutive day tracking gains in banks, capital goods and oil and gas majors.
Kicking-off the process of divestment in Bharat Petroleum Corp, government has invited bids for appointment of a global advisor for sale of 35.2 per cent stake in the oil PSU through public offer.
As the government began consultations with stakeholders on raising gas prices, gas producers and consumers met a committee of secretaries separately with their pleas on the issue.
