Mumbai, June 6 -- The key equity indices traded with minor losses in early trade, despite positive global cues. Investors awaited the outcome of the RBI policy meeting. Market participants are also closely monitoring bond markets and global trade developments. The Nifty traded below the 24,750 mark.

Media, IT and auto shares declined while realty, metal and PSU Bank stocks advanced.

At 09:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 43.51 points or 0.05% to 81,398.53. The Nifty 50 index fell 19.20 points or 0.08% to 24,733.90.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.03% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index added 0.20%.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 1,728 shares rose a...