Nifty above 17,000, Sensex up 250 points. IT under pressure, metals shine. GDP to grow at 7%, inflation set to moderate. Government cuts windfall gains tax on crude oil production to Rs. 3,500 per tonne.

INDIAN INDICES

• Nifty 50 rise by 0.46%.
• Sensex rise by 0.46%
• Nifty Bank also rises by 0.38%.

ACTIVE STOCKS

Bajaj Fiance, Reliance and Infosys are the most active stocks of the morning hours.

TOP GAINER & LOSERS

• Bajaj Fiance with rise by 1.97%.
• Tiatn Comapny with rise by 1.47%.
• Bharti Airtel with rise by 1.33%.

ONLY BUYERS

• Softtech Engine with rise by 9.90%.
• Binani Ind with rise by 5.00%.
• Raj Oil Mills with rise by 5.00%.

ONLY SELLERS

• Patron Exim with fall of 19.98%.
• Fraser and Comp with fall of 9.98%
• Karnavati Fin with fall of 5.00%