Markets opened on a subdued note on Friday morning, with the Sensex rising 182.98 points or 0.22 per cent to 84,587.44 at 9.45 am, against the previous close of 84,404.46. The Nifty 50 gained 42.95 points or 0.17 per cent to trade at 25,920.80, compared to Thursday’s close of 25,877.85. The indices opened at 84,379.79 and 25,863.80 respectively, reflecting investor caution as markets entered the final trading day of October.

“Global markets are trading mixed this Friday morning, reflecting investor caution after U.S. indices closed lower overnight amid renewed concerns over global growth and policy uncertainty,” said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money. Foreign portfolio investors offloaded domestic equities worth ₹3,077 crore on Thursday, adding pressure on the rupee and weighing on overall m

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