As per early indications, the Gift Nifty is pointing towards a gap-down start, trading around 22,460, nearly 140 points lower than the previous close of Nifty futures.
The Sensex, India's key equity index, opened down by 131.51 points, or 0.18 per cent, at 73,883.04, while the Nifty, another major index, started the session lower by 23.25 points, or 0.1 per cent, at 22,438.75.
Simultaneously, the BSE Sensex followed suit, leaping by 317.27 points or 0.43 per cent, commencing at 73,968.62. This enthusiastic start set a promising tone for the day's trading activities.
As the trading bell rang on Tuesday morning, stock indices reflected a flat sentiment, with the benchmark Sensex down by 234.50 points, opening at 72,597.44, while the Nifty slipped 47.95 points to commence at 22,048.80.
At the opening bell, the Sensex was down by 103.77 points, commencing at 73,573.37, while the Nifty 50 exhibited a decline of 36.35 points, starting at 22,319.95.