Indian equity benchmarks, the Sensex and Nifty, commenced Friday’s trading session on a positive trajectory, buoyed by supportive cues from international markets.

Despite the optimistic opening, early gains were noticeably measured as domestic investors adopted a cautious stance. Market sentiment remains tempered by surging crude oil prices, heightened geopolitical tensions across regions, and mixed performance across broader Asian exchanges.

Traders are also maintaining a wait-and-watch approach ahead of upcoming policy signals from the US Federal Reserve, which could dictate the near-term trajectory of global capital flows.