Mumbai, Aug 26 - Indian equities opened higher as trading commenced Wednesday in line with the sentiments across other Asian markets even as analysts predicted some volatility to set in after four days of gains.

The 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened at 15,763.09 points, as against previous day's close at 15,688.47 points, and was ruling at 15,803.90 points some 10 minutes into trading.

At this level, the barometer index was up 115.43 points, or 0.74 percent. The index had gained 59.72 points, or 0.38 percent, Tuesday.

But for the fast moving consumer goods index, all the remaining 12 sector-specific indices of the exchange were trading in the green, with those for information technology, technology and realty clearly emerging favourites.

At the National Stock Exchange (NSE) the broader 50-share S&P CNX Nifty was ruling at 4,690.90 points, over previous day's close at 4,659.35 points, with a gain of 0.68 percent.