Sensex hovers around 26000; HDFC gains, ONGC declines

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The 50-share NSE Nifty continued to hold 7900 level ahead of F&O expiry today. Technology and select banking & financials supported the market while FMCG and infra were under pressure.

The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 44.12 points to 26004.15 and the Nifty gained 17.60 points at 7913.85. The market breadth was positive as about 1325 shares advanced against 1006 declining shares on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

HDFC topped buying list on Sensex, up more than a percent while ONGC lost 1.5 percent.

Meanwhile, Brent crude continued to be hovering around USD 37 level, rising 0.5 percent to USD 36.65 a barrel while NYMEX crude gained 0.25 percent at USD 36.69 a barrel.