Mumbai, March 10 -- The headline equity indices traded with moderate gains in early trade, breaking a three-week losing streak, supported by positive domestic economic data that boosted investor confidence. The Nifty traded above the 22,550 mark. Media, financial services, and metal stocks advanced, while auto, consumer durables, and healthcare shares corrected.

The upcoming trading week will be shorter due to holidays, with market participants closely monitoring both global and domestic events.

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, rose 88.94 points, or 0.12%, to 74,421.52. The Nifty 50 index added 41.10 points, or 0.18%, to 22,593.60.

The broader market underperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index ...