Mumbai, June 4 -- The domestic equity indices traded with minor gains in early trade, as investors showed optimism ahead of the upcoming RBI policy meeting. However, market participants will closely track domestic economic indicators, brent crude oil prices and global trade development. The Nifty traded near the 24,600 level.

At 09:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, advanced 142.18 points or 0.18% to 80,891.25. The Nifty 50 index added 51.40 points or 0.21% to 24,597.40.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.51% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index added 0.53%.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 1,814 shares rose and 952 shares fell. A total of 147 shares were unchanged...