Indian Markets Trade Higher: Sensex Up 178 Points, Nifty Gains 54 Points

Benchmark domestic equity indices were trading over 0.2 per cent up in afternoon trade today. The Sensex jumped 178 points to 75 thousand and 681, while the Nifty added 54 points to 23 thousand and 463, when reports last came in. On the sectoral front, PSU Bank, IT, and FMCG were dragging the most, while Metal, Auto and Commodities stocks were leading the gains.