Jindal Steel extended its morning rally to hold gains of 8.2 per cent to lead the pack on the NSE at the close on Wednesday. At 3.45 pm it was trading at Rs 153.7 as against Rs 142.05 at close yesterday.
ONGC was also on a roll, notching up gains of 3.04 per cent to quote at Rs 371.45. It had closed the previous session at Rs 360.5.
BHEL came off its morning levels to trade at Rs 278.3. This was up 2.52 per cent on its overnight close at Rs 271.45.
Asian Paints was also trading on a strong note, holding gains of 2.51 per cent at Rs 789.4 as against its overnight close at Rs 770.05.
NTPC was trading at Rs 143.15 as against Rs 140.45 at close yesterday. This was a gain of 1.92 per cent.