Mumbai, June 18 -- The key equity barometers traded with minor gains in mid-morning trade, despite the U.S. Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged while signaling the possibility of a rate hike later this year. The rupee edged higher against the U.S. dollar despite the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged, while lower Brent crude prices following the peace agreement between the United States and Iran supported sentiment. However, investors remained cautious and will closely monitor monsoon developments, FII activity, and inflation trends for directional cues. Nifty traded above the 24,100 level. Realty shares advanced after declining in the past trading session.

At 12:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex ...