The Sensex zoomed past the 3,800-mark and closed with a gain of 65 points at 3,807.
HLL advanced 3% (Rs 5) to Rs 165. Reliance, ITC and SBI also closed on a strong note.
HPCL gained 5% (Rs 18) to Rs 347.
Cement, auto and pharma frontliners also finished with gains, but Infosys and Satyam declined.