Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS): A benchmark index for Indian equities Monday slipped from its opening highs but was still ruling in the green, about 20 minutes into trade.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the BSE, which opened at higher 16,354.96 points, was ruling at 16,281.94 points, about 20 minutes into trade, 68.48 points or 0.42 percent up from its previous close at 16,213.46 points.
The 50-scrip S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange also was trading higher at 4,888 points, up 0.44 percent or 21.3 points from its previous close.
Broader markets rose moderately with the BSE 500 index ruling 0.46 percent higher. The BSE midcap index was trading 0.48 percent up while the BSE small cap index was ruling 0.6 percent higher.