Mumbai, Nov. 20 -- The key equity benchmarks traded with strong gains in afternoon trade supported by positive global cues after AI bellwether, Nvidia reported upbeat earnings. However, investor will monitor movements in crude oil prices and other global developments. The Nifty traded near the 26,200 level.

Auto, IT and private bank shares advanced while media, PSU bank and realty shares declined

At 13:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, advanced 441.95 points or 0.52% to 85,628.43. The Nifty 50 index gained 138.80 points or 0.53% to 26,192.30.

The broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index added 0.05% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index remained unchanged.

The market breadth was negative. On the BSE, 2,009 shares rose and 202...