New Delhi, May 20: Domestic equity markets opened in positive territory on Thursday, the fourth trading session of the week, despite continuing tensions in West Asia. Both benchmark indices maintained an upward trend in early trade, led by gains in public sector banking and metal stocks.

The benchmark BSE Sensex surged 239.47 points, or 0.32 per cent, to trade at 75,557.86. Similarly, the NSE Nifty was trading higher at 23,778.80 during the opening session.

Buying interest was particularly visible in public sector banks and metal sector stocks, supporting the broader market rally.

Meanwhile, the Indian rupee recovered from its all-time low in early trade and appreciated by 61 paise to 96.25 against the US dollar.

Notably, on Wednesday, the Sensex had closed 117.54 points, or 0.16 per cent, higher at 75,318.39. The Nifty had also ended the session with gains of 41 points, or 0.17 per cent, to settle at 23,659.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar