Indian Stock Markets Open Lower as Investors Turn Cautious

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower amid strike-related disruptions and global market uncertainty.

Indian Stock Markets Open Lower as Investors Turn Cautious

Indian equity markets opened on a cautious note, with Sensex and Nifty slipping in early trade. Investor sentiment remained weak due to the Bharat Bandh and mixed global cues.

Banking, infrastructure, and logistics stocks faced selling pressure, while FMCG and pharma stocks showed relative stability. Traders adopted a wait-and-watch approach.

Market analysts advised investors to remain cautious in the short term while focusing on long-term fundamentals.