ITC built on its morning gains to stay ahead of the pack on the BSE in late trading on Thursday. At 3.20 pm the share was trading at Rs 383.45 as against Rs 363 at close on Wednesday. This represented a gain of 5.63 per cent.
Sesa Sterlite surged 2.77 per cent to quote at Rs 237.15 as against Rs 230.75 overnight.
Cipla traded firm to hold gains of 2.64 per cent near the close. It was quoting at Rs 658.55 as against Wednesday's finish at Rs 641.60.
HDFC Bank traded up 0.97 per cent at Rs 941.45 as against Rs 932.45 at close yesterday.
State Bank of India gained 0.87 per cent by the close. It was trading at Rs 320.3 as against Rs 317.55 at the close yesterday.