Mumbai, July 15 -- The key domestic equity indices traded with moderate gains in afternoon trade, extending their upward momentum on the back of sustained buying interest. Investor focus remained on domestic macroeconomic indicators, global tariff-related cues, and corporate earnings announcements. The Nifty traded above the 25,150 mark.

All the sectoral indices on the NSE were traded in green with auto, pharma and realty shares leading the rally.

At 13:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 352.92 points or 0.40% to 82,579.84. The Nifty 50 index added 108.80 points or 0.43% to 25,190.85.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.62% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index added 1...