There was a dip in Asian markets fell after the three trading sessions in spite of strong cues from the US markets.

The NSE Nifty sustained the uptrend for 3rd successive day and ended over another landmark - 4800 for the first time since 30th May, last year.

9.18lakh shares have been traded on BSE in the counter as opposed to a standard everyday volume of 2.05lakh shares in the last single quarter.

The NSE Nifty traded up though it relinquished some earnings at 14:19 hours IST.

5.47lakh shares have been traded on BSE in the counter as opposed to a standard everyday volume of 5.27lakh shares in the last single quarter.

15.10lakh shares have been traded on BSE in the counter as opposed to a standard everyday volume of 29.44lakh shares in the last single quarter.

Idea Cellular has stated that its share owners, secured and unsecured creditors have sanctioned the proposal of union of Spice Communications with itself.

Sterlite Industries presently trades at Rs.745.25, which is 38.75 points higher from its earlier closing of Rs.706.50 on the Sensex.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation presently trades at Rs.217.40, which is 1.30 points higher from its last close of Rs.216.10 on the Sensex.

1.19lakh shares have been traded on BSE in the counter as opposed to a standard everyday volume of 1.78lakh shares in the last single quarter.