Indian stock markets opened flat on Friday but quickly moved higher, supported by positive global cues and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Optimism over a potential trade deal between the US and India further bolstered investor confidence.

At 9:20 a.m., the Sensex opened at 82,288.51, up 116.41 points, while the Nifty 50 rose 37.50 points to 25,219.30. Investors remained watchful amid mixed global signals, the ongoing US government shutdown, and the domestic earnings season.

“Although yesterday’s rally in the second half failed to breach the week’s high, it helped neutralize the bearish bias from the evening star candlestick pattern,” market experts said. “This encourages a move toward 25,460 in the coming days. For today, failure to sustain above 25,215 or a slip below

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