Benchmark indices are trading higher in the morning trade with Nifty above 15600 level. The Sensex was up 164.49 points or 0.32% at 52101.93, and the Nifty was up 34.90 points or 0.22% at 15617.70. About 1518 shares have advanced, 1006 shares declined, and 108 shares are unchanged.

Top gainers were Bajaj Auto, ONGC, HDFC, L&T and Shree Cements, while losers were Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Grasim Industries, UltraTech Cement and Hindalco Industries.

Except metal, pharma and IT all other sectoral indices trading higher. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were trading in the green.

News source:- Moneycontrol