The BSE Sensex is trading 0.3 percent higher on Thursday and the Nifty gains 0.4 percent.
Metal stocks are the top Sensex gainers - Sesa jumps 5.8 percent, Hindalco rises 3.3 percent, Tata Steel gains 2.7 percent.
Consolidation may continue until the government unveils its budget in early-to-mid July, according to analysts.
BSE bankex falls 0.2 percent. HDFC Bank is trading 1.2 percent lower.
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