Indian stock indexes gain on domestic key rate speculation

The BSE India Sensitive Index increased by 0.5% to 17,934.91 on the first half of trading session in Mumbai. Indian index was up for a six day, longest winning period since January, and lifted the benchmark above six-month high. Investors traded with optimism as domestic data showed economic slowdown and fueled speculation that the central bank will cut the key rate. The Indian central bank meeting will take place next week.