Benchmark equity indices climbed in early trade on Thursday, aided by robust global market trends and demand for banking equities. Investors are also anticipating the start of the Q2 earnings season, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) scheduled to release its results later today.

The BSE Sensex rose 309.85 points, or 0.38 per cent, to 81,776.95 in early trade. Similarly, the NSE Nifty rose 90.70 points, or 0.36 per cent, to 25,072.65, reported PTI.