Indian stock markets opened on a strong note Thursday, tracking positive global cues after a major US court ruling and upbeat earnings from US tech giant Nvidia.
BSE Sensex ended at 81,721.08, up 769.08 points or 0.95 per cent, while the Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) was at 24,853.15, up 243.45 points or 0.99 per cent.
Indian stock markets opened lower on Thursday as global sentiment remained weak due to rising concerns over debt and deficit levels in the United States.
On Wednesday, Sensex closed at 81,596.63 points, up 410.20 points or 0.51 per cent, while Nifty closed at 24,813.45 points, up 129.55 points or 0.52 per cent
The Nifty Bank opened at 55,060, up by 182.85 points, or 0.33 per cent. The Nifty Midcap 100 also opened in green at 56,249.60, up 66.90 points or 0.33 per cent.
Indian stock indices slumped for the third straight session, possibly due to continued profit booking, while investors awaited further updates on India-US trade deal negotiations.