Mumbai, June 26 -- The domestic equity indices traded with decent gains in early trade, tracking firm cues from Asian markets amid sustained optimism over a potential ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

The Nifty traded above the 25,350 mark. Metal, oil & gas and auto shares advanced while realty, media and IT shares declined.

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, soared 310.49 points or 0.37% to 83,070.75. The Nifty 50 index advanced 114.20 points or 0.47% to 25,362.85.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.11% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index added 0.42%.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 1,887 shares rose and 780 shares fell. A total of 120 shares were unchanged.

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