Nifty, Sensex open higher; festive demand boosts sentiment
Indian stock markets opened mildly higher on Wednesday, with Nifty50 at 25,079.75 and Sensex at 81,899.51, driven by institutional buying and festive-season demand. Experts expect range-bound movement ahead of quarterly earnings starting October 9. Banking, IT, auto, and FMCG sectors remain in focus, while India's strong macroeconomic fundamentals continue to attract investors.