The BSE benchmark Sensex gained over 69 points in early trade today.The 30-share index rose by 69.12 points, or 0.45 per cent to trade higher at 15,524.04 points after the governmentdecided to allow Qualified Foreign Investors to directlyinvest in the Indian equity market. The broad-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty rose by 11.60 points, or 0.25 per cent to 4,635.90.