Sensex rises over 450 points in opening trade, Nifty above 11,350

Equity indices started on a positive note on Thursday with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 450 points in opening trade led by gains across sectors, amid positive global cues. The 30-share BSE index was trading 461 points or 1.21 per cent higher at 38,529; while the broader NSE Nifty was up 129 points or 1.15 per cent at 11,377.