Mumbai, Nov. 12 -- The domestic equity indices trade with major gains in early trade, supported by optimism over a potential trade agreement with the U.S. and the reopening of the American government. Investor sentiment was further lifted after Bihar exit polls indicated a likely victory for the incumbent NDA alliance.

The Nifty traded below the 25,800 level. Barring the FMCG sector, all other sectors traded in the green.

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, surged 418.94 points or 0.50% to 84,290.26. The Nifty 50 index added 117.55 points or 0.46% to 25,812.50.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.39% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index added 0.35%.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 2,283 sha...