Mumbai, Oct. 27 -- The key equity benchmarks traded with major gains the in morning trade, as a softer-than-expected US inflation report reignited hopes of Federal Reserve rate cuts. The Nifty traded above the 25,950 mark. Realty shares extended gains for three consecutive trading session.

At 10:30 ST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, surged 599.15 points or 0.71% to 84,798.88. The Nifty 50 index added 167.80 points or 0.65% to 25,962.95.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.68% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index added 0.35%.

The market breadth was positive. On the BSE, 2,166 shares rose and 1,649 shares fell. A total of 245 shares were unchanged.

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The Nifty Realty index added 1.46% to 954.60. Th...