Mumbai, June 4 -- The key domestic indices traded with modest gains in afternoon trade, sustaining upward momentum as investor sentiment remained positive ahead of the upcoming RBI policy meeting. However, market participants will closely track domestic bond markets, Brent crude oil prices, and global trade development. The Nifty traded above the 24,600 level.

Realty and pharma shares declined while IT, media and metal shares leading the rally.

At 13:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, advanced 223.42 points or 0.28% to 80,962.05. The Nifty 50 index added 60.75 points or 0.25% to 24,603.40.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.44% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index added 0.50...