Market LIVE updates: Sensex edges higher; Infosys gains

The broader NSE Nifty was up 0.08 percent at 9,860.6 as of 0546 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.08 percent higher at 31,591.98.

The 30-share BSE Sensex was up 17.56 points at 31,585.57 and the 50-share NSE Nifty rose 4.20 points to 9,856.70.

The rupee today went up 7 paise to 64.05 against the dollar that remained shaky after US President Donald Trump's comments about a government shutdown.

The 30-share index was up 110.18 points -- 0.34 per cent -- at 31,678.19. It had gained 309.16 points in the previous two sessions.

IT, metal, technology, healthcare, power and FMCG brought up gains.

The NSE Nifty hit 9,881.50, climbing 29 points, or 0.29 per cent.

A firm trend at other Asian exchanges served as a pointer of things to come. Speculators covered their short positions, which too supported the rally, traders said.

Infosys rises 2%; Maruti, PNB slip 1% each.

Equity benchmarks opened moderately higher amid mixed Asian cues on Thursday.

 Asian stocks and the dollar edged up on Thursday, shaking off the risk aversion that gripped financial markets overnight after President Donald Trump threatened to shut down the U.S. government and end the North American Free Trade Agreement.

The 30-share BSE Sensex was up 44.21 points at 31,612.22 and the 50-share NSE Nifty rose 12.25 points to 9,864.75.