The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 174.98 points or 0.24 per cent to 74,489.57 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty jumped 53 points or 0.23 per cent to 23,323.60

Paring its gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex slipped 21.86 points, or 0.03 per cent, to settle at 74,314.59.  The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 53 points, or 0.23 per cent, at 23,270.60