Gift Nifty was trading around 23,301 level, a premium of nearly 37 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a positive start for the Indian stock market indices.

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Equity benchmarks rose in Tokyo ahead of a key interest rate decision by the Bank of Japan later Friday, where a hike is expected. Stocks also rose in Sydney and Seoul.