Mumbai, June 28 :  A benchmark index for Indian
equities markets started on a quiet note Tuesday while broader markets
saw moderate gains in early trade.

The 30-scrip sensitive index
(Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 18,493.59
points, was ruling at 18,436.08 points, up 23.67 points or 0.13 percent
from its previous close at 18,412.41 points.

The 50-scrip S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange was also trading dull at 5,521.75 points, down 0.09 percent.

Broader
markets notched up moderate gains with the BSE midcap index ruling 0.46
percent higher and the BSE smallcap index up 0.49 percent. (IANS)