Sensex, Nifty jump about 1 pc in early deals over easing West Asia tensions

Indian equity markets traded higher on Wednesday in early deals, with benchmarks jumping almost 1 per cent each on global cues. BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 rose, with Sensex hitting an intraday high of 77,675 and Nifty trading at 24,250. Sectoral indices such as Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Private Bank, and Nifty Auto advanced up to nearly 2 per cent. Oil prices fell, driven by hopes of West Asia de-escalation, amid optimism in global markets.