Nifty holds above 9,100; BSE smallcap index outperforms

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was strong

The benchmark indices gained ground after opening flat ahead of the GST bill being tabled in the Lok Sabha later today. Other Asian markets, however, were trading mixed in morning deals, after Wall Street declined as US lawmakers delayed a vote on a healthcare bill seen as US President Donald Trump's first policy test.

At 12:15 am, the S&P BSE Sensex was trading at 29442 levels, up 117 points, while the broader Nifty50 was ruling at 9116, up 30 points. 

"We reiterate that the Nifty is likely to head towards 9,400-9,600 (price extension of previous up move from recent low