MUMBAI: Indian stock markets started the fresh week on a strong note, supported by positive foreign fund inflows and the visit of US Vice President J D Vance to India.

As per experts, this high-level visit is expected to play an important role in shaping a potential agreement between India and the US, boosting investor sentiment in the process.

The benchmark Nifty 50 index opened at 23,949.15, marking a gain of 97.50 points or 0.41 per cent. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex also saw a positive opening, rising by 355 points or 0.45 per cent to reach 78,908.60 points.

Market experts believe the positive bias in Indian equities is likely to continue throughout the week, mainly due to consistent foreign investments and strong global cues.