Sensex trades higher on strong global cues

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Indian equity indices opened with gains on August 9, following positive global cues. At 9:33 a.m., Sensex was up 867 points or 1.07 per cent at 79,730 and Nifty was at 24,374, up 257 points or 1.07 per cent. Buying is also seen in the midcap and smallcap stocks. Nifty midcap…