WIRE — Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the trading session on a cautious note amid strong global cues. While the 30-share BSE Sensex added 145.56 points or 0.18 per cent to start the session at 78,111.91, the Nifty opened flat with a drop of 4.35 points to open at 24,431.60. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 77,966.35 and the Nifty 50 at 24,435.95. However, the broader indices traded in the green in the early trading session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was up by 10.22 points, the BSE Smallcap Select Index added 34.72 points, or 0.38 per cent, to trade in the green at 9,149.90. 

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