The BSE benchmark Sensex was trading 84 points or 0.48 per cent up at 17,760 points a shortwhile ago. It rose by over 82 points in early trade today.The 30-share barometer, fell by 243 points in the previous session.The wide-based National Stock Exchange Nifty index was also trading 35 points, or 0.66 per cent up at 5,416 points .