Indian stocks marginally higher ahead of RBI monetary policy outcome

Indian stock indices started the day with a slight rise, following the positive trend in the US markets. The return of foreign portfolio investors to India also provided some support to the stocks. As of 9:29 am, the Sensex stood at 72,386 points, marking a gain of 234 points or 0.32%. Similarly, the Nifty reached 21,995 points, up 65 points or 0.30%.