Nifty opened higher on Friday, holding above 25,000 at 25,062. Infosys climbed after its record ₹8,000 cr buyback, lifting IT stocks. Analysts see support at 24,880 and resistance near 25,220. Railtel, JBM Auto, and Lodha gained on project wins and investments. Global cues stayed positive, with Asian markets higher and crude prices easing.