Stock Market Opening Bell: Indian equity benchmarks moved higher on Friday after a muted start, supported by improved global sentiment following signs of easing geopolitical tension in the Middle East and early indications of a potential trade agreement between the US and India.

At 9:25 am, the BSE Sensex climbed 148 points, or 0.18 per cent, to 82,320, while the NSE Nifty50 advanced 40 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 25,221.

Broader markets were also trading firm, with the Nifty Midcap 100 index up 0.18 per cent and the Nifty Smallcap 100 rising 0.28 per cent.

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Among sectors, Nifty Metal was the top laggard, slipping 1.4 per cent, dragged by weakness in Tata Steel and Hindalco. Auto, Pharma, and Healthcare indices were also under pressure. On the o

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