Cipla was the top gainer on the BSE on Thursday morning. At 11.04 am the share was trading at Rs 703, up 3.74 per cent on its overnight close at Rs 677.65.

HDFC gained 2.61 per cent to trade at Rs 1,346 against Rs 1,311.70 at close yesterday.

Hindustan Unilever gained 2.26 per cent to trade at Rs 919.90 against Rs 899.55 at close overnight.

Hero MotoCorp rode up 2.06 per cent to trade at Rs 2,619.15 against Rs 2,566.25 at close on Wednesday.

M&M was up 1.99 per cent at Rs 1,341.50 against Rs 1,315.30 at close yesterday.