Mumbai, March 17: Indian equity markets traded higher on Monday, with benchmark indices opening in the green. The Sensex rose 178 points in early trade, while the Nifty gained 54 points, supported by buying across banking, IT, and auto stocks.
Analysts said positive global cues and steady foreign inflows contributed to the upbeat sentiment. Broader markets also moved higher, with mid-cap and small-cap indices registering modest gains.
Market participants are now awaiting key economic data releases and global central bank signals, which are expected to guide sentiment through the week.
