FMCG loses, software tops
The Sensex inched closer to its October 11, 1999, touching the 5000-mark again. But the price levels on these two occasions show major variance with the exception of scrips like Cadbury, Nocil, Indo Gulf Ashok Leyland and MRF.

Market gripped by contradictory pulls; support at 4887 points
The cement craze continued for the second day, resulting in the Sensex opening at 5075, with a gap. The intra-day high was just two points higher at 5077.