The Indian market began the session on a firm note on Friday, with the Sensex opening around 85,788, up 68 points, and the Nifty starting near 26,233, adding about 17 points. The early tone remained positive as investors continued to buy into cyclicals after the recent record-high rally.
Auto and metal stocks supported the market at the open, with Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever, Tech Mahindra and Titan gaining between 1% and 2%. Sectorally, the metal index rose around 0.5%, while auto stocks also saw steady traction.
However, the broader mood was mixed as oil & gas stocks traded lower, keeping overall gains in check. Analysts said the opening reflects cautious optimism, with markets expected to stay in a consolidation phase after hitting new peaks earlier in the week.
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