The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex moved up by over 80 points in opening trade today, extending its upward journey for the second straight session, on funds buying even as heavy-weight Reliance Industries reported a nine per cent drop in its fourth quarter earnings.

The Sensex, which had gained 2.94 per cent yesterday, advanced further by 80.30 points, or 0.72 per cent, to trade higher at 11,215.29 points with banking, metal and auto sector stocks leading the rally.