Mumbai, Dec 30 Indian equity markets rose soon after the opening bell with a key index gaining by 0.73 percent about 15 minutes into trade.The sensitive index of the Bombay Stock Exchange opened the day at 9,625.13 points against Monday's close at 9,533.52 points and was at 9,603.11 points about 15 minutes into trading, 0.73 percent higher than its previous close.
Equity markets rise at opening bell