MUMBAI: Indian stock markets opened on a cautious but positive note on Tuesday, tracking mixed global cues amid rising concerns over tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and fiscal worries in the US economy.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,786.30, marking a modest gain of 69.70 points or 0.28 per cent. Similarly, the BSE Sensex began the session at 81,492.50, up by 118.75 points or 0.15 per cent.

Market experts noted that global stock markets are facing a cloud of uncertainty due to ongoing tariff tensions, renewed geopolitical concerns such as the Russia-Ukraine situation, and fiscal challenges in the United States. These factors have collectively kept investors on edge and added pressure on global equities.