Indian markets opened higher Monday on hopes of stronger India-US ties, with Nifty at 24,815 and Sensex at 80,923. Autos, metals, and PSU banks led gains, while SpiceJet tumbled 5% on weak Q1 results. Analysts flagged 24,900-25,000 as key resistance, with support near 24,700. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits, however, stayed bearish.