Stock markets recover early lost ground; trade higher

MUMBAI: (Jun 18) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early deals on Thursday, but later bounced back to trade higher supported by encouraging developments on the geopolitical front and easing crude oil prices.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 111.23 points to 77,044.39 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 26.85 points to 24,058.85.

However, later both the benchmark indices recovered their early lost ground and were quoting in the green.