Mumbai, June 27 -- The key equity indices traded with moderate gains in early afternoon trade, supported by strong foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and global optimism. Benchmark indices edged higher as crude oil prices declined and the US Federal Reserve signaled a softer policy outlook. The positive momentum continued despite lingering global risks and concerns over upcoming tariff deadlines.

The Nifty traded above the 25,600 level. Metal shares extended gains for the sixth consecutive session.

At 11:30 ST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, jumped 204.14 points or 0.24% to 83,960.01. The Nifty 50 index added 74.40 points or 0.29% to 25,623.40.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-C...