The Indian benchmark indices traded higher on Wednesday despite Iran launching multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East and a surge in crude oil prices. At 9:55 am, the Sensex was up 740.44 points at 77,506.36, while the Nifty 50 gained 218.50 points to 24,203.85. Infosys was the top gainer on the Nifty 50 in early trade.