The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,796.90 with a marginal decline of 16.50 points or 0.07 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 78,637.90 points with a decline of 61.17 points or 0.08 per cent.
Indian stock indices managed to keep the morning session gains intact till the session ended on Friday. Sensex closed at 78,699.07 points, up 226.59 points or 0.29 per cent, while Nifty closed at 23,813.40 points, up 63.20 points or 0.27 per cent.
The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,769.10 points with a marginal gain of 15.65 points or 0.07 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 78,707.37 points, gaining 167.20 points or 0.21 per cent.
The Sensex surged by 498.58 points, settling at 78,540.17, while the Nifty rose by 165.95 points, closing at 23,753.45. The rally was supported by broad-based buying, although market experts suggest that the short-term outlook may remain cautious.
Indian stock markets are expected to witness a subdued performance this week due to a holiday-truncated schedule and the absence of major economic data triggers, according to a report by SBI Securities