Global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.04 per cent higher at USD 46.18 per barrel. On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex was trading 173.06 points higher at 39,246.98 and broader NSE Nifty rose 46.85 points to 11,596.45. The BSE realty index was trading 7.28 per cent higher in morning trade. 10:40 AMIndian farmers driven to debt as banks turn risk-averse during pandemicThe government's credit programme hasn't reached many ordinary farmers yet. Global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.11 per cent higher at USD 46.21 per barrel."

Source: The Hindu August 27, 2020 04:04 UTC