Stock markets open in green in early trade, Sensex surges 79 points, Nifty above 24,872

Stock markets update: Equity benchmark indices opened in green registering marginal gains in early trade on Wednesday amid positive global cues. In the early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 79 points to 81,535.12 Meanwhile, the Nifty was also up by 15 points to 24,872.50.