The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) which opened at 15,928.28 points, gained162.31 points or 1.02 percent this morning and reached 16,084.48 points,

At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the broader 50-share S&P CNX Nifty was at 4,802.35 points, against the previous close at 4,757.2 points, a gain of 0.95 percent or 45.15 points.

Broader markets also went higher, with the BSE midcap index up 0.97 percent and the BSE small cap index trading 0.95 percent higher.

Realty, banking and metal stocks received main buying interest during early trade.