A benchmark index for Indian equities was ruling 106 points up as against its last closure, minutes into trade.

The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which belled the day at 17,533.88 points, gained 106.06 points to trade at 17,680.05 as compared to its previous close at 17,573.99.

At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the broader 50-share S&P CNX Nifty stood at 5,297.3, up 0.53% as against its last closure at 5,269.35.

Broader stock market indices were, however, a little subdued at this time.

The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex on Thursday closed 101 points up to pass the gains for the third successive session.

During the day, Sensex surged more than 300 points to hit an intraday high of 17,778.34. But, profit booking in the end cut down the gains and the barometer ended at 17,573.99.

The wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty gained 24.45 to 5,269.35. (With Inputs from Agencies)