Mumbai, Oct. 6 -- The domestic equity indices traded with substantial gains in mid-afternoon trade, sustaining upward momentum after the central bank recently lowered its FY26 inflation forecast and raised its GDP growth projection. Investors will monitor the quarterly business updates, IPOs activity and upcoming quarterly earnings season. The Nifty traded above 25,050 mark.

Nifty Bank witnessed buying demand for fifth consecutive trading sessions.

At 12:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 562.07 points or 0.69% to 81,765.38. The Nifty 50 index added 167.55 points or 0.67% to 25,061.80.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.48% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index fell 0.28%.

The market breadth was ne...