WIRE — Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened on a mildly positive note following strong global cues. While the 30-share BSE Sensex was flat with a gain of 2.42points to start the session at 78,501.59, the Nifty gained 10.6 points to open at 24,581.25. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 78,499.17 and the Nifty 50 at 24,570.65. However, the broader indices traded in the red in the early trading session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was down by 3.85 points, the BSE Smallcap Select Index fell 6.43 points or 0.07 per cent, to trade in the red at 9,059.65.

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