The markets performed very well today after consolidating from last few sessions managed to close above 5600 mark all sectors closed positive. Auto stocks were seen under some pressure. Both benchmark indices closed with significant gains. The European markets are also trading on a positive note as a result of it, The FTSE index is up by 27 points, DAX is up by 110 points and CAC index is up by 42 points. The Sensex closed at 18654, up 147 points from its previous close. Today's Top Gainers were Kotak Mahindra Bank with +2.51%, DLF Ltd. with +2.11%, Sterlite Industries with +2.02%, Cairn India Ltd. with +1.86%, Sun Pharma. with +1.80%. Top Loosers were Tata Motors Ltd. with -3.04%, Hero Honda Motor with -1.39%, Maruti Suzuki India with -1.00%, HDFC Bank with -.82%, HDFC Bank with -.82%, Hindustan Unilever L with -.68%.