Mumbai, Sept. 10 -- The domestic equity indices traded with decent gains in the afternoon trade tracking positive global cues. Market mood stayed buoyant on hopes of easing India-U.S. diplomatic tensions and rate-cut expectations from the U.S. Federal Reserve next week. The Nifty traded above the 24,900 level.

FMCG shares witnessed buying demand for second consecutive trading session.

At 14:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 207.95 points or 0.26% to 81,309.27. The Nifty 50 index rose 74.55 points or 0.29% to 24,940.50.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.62% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index jumped 0.62%.

The market breadth was negative. On the BSE, 2,366 shares r...