India’s benchmark equity indices opened lower on Friday as investors exercised caution during the ongoing counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly elections.

Market sentiment remained subdued, with traders assessing the possible impact of the Bihar verdict on political stability at the Centre.

The Nifty 50 opened at 25,798.25, down 80.90 points or 0.31 per cent. The BSE Sensex began the session at 84,220.50, lower by 258.17 points or 0.31 per cent.

Market expert Ajay Bagga told ANI that volatility is expected through the day, given the political importance of the Bihar results.

“The politically significant state-level election outcome for Bihar will impact sentiments. The central government has 12 MPs from JD(U), which is part of the ruling coalition. The results and subsequent develop

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