Indian Stock markets trading higher, BSE Sensex up by 160 points at 11.03 AM IST

In a surprise move, Indian Stock markets have gone opposite to the global weakness. The stock market started inching up during the morning session. At 11.03, BSE Sensex was up by 160 points at 14948. NSE Nifty was up by 51 points.

Among major gainers on NSE were, ONGC (up by 1.6%), Hindalco (up by 3.2% at Rs 104), Siemens, M&M, DLF, Larsen & Toubro, Jindal Steel and Suzlon Energy.

Among major gainers on BSE were, Jaiprakash Associates, SBI, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank.