Indian equity markets opened flat amid mixed global signals and easing crude oil prices. Investors remained cautious over the West Asia crisis, FII selling, and macroeconomic concerns. Defensive sectors gained traction, while analysts advised gradual accumulation of quality banking stocks during market declines
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened 2026 higher, buoyed by domestic institutional buying and gains in Reliance Industries. Thin global cues aided cautious optimism, despite FII selling. Markets extended 2025 momentum after strong annual gains in early trade Thursday session
