Mumbai, Nov. 10 -- The domestic equity indices trade with minor gains in early trade as investor sentiment improved following reports that the longest-ever U.S. federal government shutdown may soon be lifted.

The Nifty traded above the 25,500 level. Metal, pharma and IT shares advanced while media, realty and auto shares declined.

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, rallied 138.90 points or 0.17% to 83,355.18. The Nifty 50 index added 44.15 points or 0.17% to 25,536.45.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.30% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index fell 0.16%.

The market breadth was positive. On the BSE, 1,720 shares rose and 1,515 shares fell. A total of 212 shares were unchanged.

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