Mahindra & Mahindra drove up gains during the second half after the company came out with its second-quarter numbers today.

At 2.45 p.m. the share was quoting at Rs 894.85 as against Rs 879.25, a gain of 1.77 per cent on its previous close.

On the NSE it was trading at Rs 892.60, up 1.44 per cent on its previous close of Rs 879.90.

The company today reported a 10 per cent hike in Q2 net profit at Rs 989.5 crore.