Benchmark equity indices traded firmly higher in Wednesday’s afternoon session, defying weakness across global markets, led by strong buying in FMCG and private banking stocks.

Sensex and Nifty rise at noon, boosted by bank stocks following RBI's forex swap announcement and positive global cues.

Mumbai, Jun 9 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty found firmer ground on Tuesday after sliding for the past two sessions, propelled by intense buying in banking and financial…