The BSE Sensex gained 16.48 points or 0.09% and settled at 17,765.17. The index touched a high and a low of 17,849.64 and 17,665.89 respectively. 18 stocks advanced against 12 declining ones on the index (Provisional). The BSE Mid-cap index gained 0.37% while Small-cap index was up by 0.13%. On the BSE Sectoral front, Metal up 0.85%, Auto up 0.81%, Consumer Durables up 0.54%, Health Care up 0.35% and Bankex up 0.30% were the top gainer while Capital Goods down 0.73%, TECk down 0.32%, IT down 0.22% and PSU down 0.11% were the only losers. (Provisional)