Mumbai, July 18 -- The key equity indices traded with minor losses in early trade. Traders are assessing the India-US trade deal, tariff development, and ongoing corporate earnings. Nifty traded below the 25,100 level.

Private bank, FMCG shares declined while metal, auto and media shares advanced.

At 09:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 170.74 points or 0.22% to 82,075.09. The Nifty 50 index fell 36.55 points or 0.14% to 25,074.45.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.14% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index jumped 0.15%.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 1,713 shares rose and 1,067 shares fell. A total of 150 shares were unchanged.

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