MUMBAI: Indian equity markets started the Tuesday session on a positive note, supported by strong inflows from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and domestic institutional investors (DIIs).

The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,370.70, up by 42.20 points or 0.17 per cent, while the BSE Sensex surged by 178 points to open at 80,396.92, registering a gain of 0.22 per cent. Both indices continue the upward movement.

Market experts highlighted that the gains are primarily driven by positive flows from both domestic and international fronts. However, they cautioned that uncertainty continues to linger due to the geopolitical risk of a potential kinetic action against Pakistan.