Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS): A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Wednesday started on a quiet note although major Asian markets were trading in the green.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the BSE, which opened at 17,641.98 points, was within minutes trading at 17,631.92 points, up 62.39 points or 0.34 percent from its previous close at 17,569.53 points.
The 50-scrip S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange also nudged up to rule 6.15 points or 0.12 percent higher at 5,295.5 points.
Broader markets were also ruling with moderate gains with the BSE 500 index up 0.33 percent. The BSE midcap index was up 0.45 percent while the BSE smallcap index was trading 0.76 percent higher.