Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Wednesday, led by blue-chip stocks such as Reliance Industries and Infosys. Investor sentiment was boosted by optimism over an impending India-US trade deal, while FIIs sold and DIIs bought equities worth Rs 2,188 crore.

Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Wednesday driven by buying in blue-chips Reliance Industries, Infosys and Bharti Airtel amid firm global cues.

Besides, traders said that optimism over an impending India-US trade deal also supported the investors’ sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex benchmark increased by 464.66 points, or 0.55 per cent, to 84,335.98 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty appreciated by 134.70 points, or 0.52 per cent, to 25,829.65.

Among the Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy S

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