Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex was trading at 15023, up 203 points. National Stock Exchange’s Nifty was trading at 4400, higher by 33 points on 20th August 2009.

Adani Power Ltd , whose IPO powered the primary market space with good response from investors, opened at Rs 105, at a premium of Rs 5 from its issue price of Rs 100 as the company made its debut on the bourses on first day of this trading.