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 Services, Eternal, Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, HCL Technologies, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, and UltraTech Cement were the gainers.

Bharat Electronics Ltd, Hindustan Unilever, Maruti Suzuki

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