From Nasdaq:

Indian shares traded higher despite mixed global cues, as strong U.S. labor market data dampened rate cut expectations. The Sensex rose 269 points, or 0.4%, and the Nifty was up 83 points, or 0.4%, in early trade. Hero MotoCorp, Adani Ports, LTIMindTree, Wipro, and SBI Life all gained around 2%. NHPC jumped 5% after committing to an investment of Rs. 4,000 crores in Gujarat. Nestle India fell over 2% as shares turned ex-date for a stock split. Jupiter Wagons climbed 3% after receiving a Rs 473 crore contract from the Defence Ministry. Inter Globe Aviation gained about 1% after Indigo removed fuel charges on flight tickets.



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