The Indian markets started the session with good gains on the back of positive Asian cues. Buying is seen in all the sectors, with auto, capital goods, realty, banking and consumer durables among major gainers. The Sensex is trading above 18100 level for the first time since August 8, 2011.

Asian stocks moved higher, with sentiment given a boost from signs that China will expand its support to Europe as the region grapples with debt woes.

Out of 30 Sensex stock, Gainers - Tata Motors up by 6.74%, Maruti up by 3.67% and M&M up by 3.69%. Losers - RIL down by 0.67%, NTPC down by 0.24% and HUL down by 0.22%.

All the sectors are trading in green. Top most gainers - BSE Auto up by 3.33%, BSE Realty up by 2.22% and BSE Capital Goods up by 2.15%

The Sensex was trading at 18065, up by 223 points and the Nifty was trading at 5473, up by 65 points.