The Nifty rose 43.85 points to 19,354.
The equity market advanced, and all stocks were in green, especially utilities and banking stocks, which were seen in a strong position.
The midcap rose by 0.58 percent and the small cap by 0.53 percent.
In 30 scrips, 25 advanced while 5 declined.
The gainers were Powergrid by 1.68 pc to Rs 244.70, NTPC by 1.19 pc to Rs 217.70, HCL Technologies by 1.16 pc to Rs 1187.80, and JSW Steel by 0.95 pc to Rs 794.55.
The losers were M & M by 0.91 pc to Rs 1538.05, Reliance Industries by 0.44 pc to Rs 2545.40, Maruti Suzuki by.26 pc to Rs 9439.95, and Hind Unilever by 0.14 pc to Rs 2131.10.
(With UNI inputs)