Stock market today: Nifty50 opens below 25,700; Sensex sheds over 300 points

Stock market today: Indian benchmarks opened in red on Monday, as benchmark indices Nifty50 opened below 25,700 and Sensex was down over 300 points. NSE benchmark Nifty50 was trading at 25,600, down 82 points or 0.32% at 9:20 AM. Sensex also plunged 307 points or 0.37%, to trade at 83,269.Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, said that the markets began on a cautious note, “footing as risk appetite remains restrained amid lingering global uncertainty, continued FII outflows, and geopolitical overhangs.”” Volatility is expected to remain elevated, particularly during early trade, with any pullback rallies likely to be short-lived. The broader market trajectory over the coming sessions will be guided by global developments and upcoming inflation data, which could influence near-term positioning,” ANI cited the expert.Meanwhile, Asian equities moved higher, with markets in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul and Taipei gaining after Wall Street closed at a record high on Friday. Stock markets across Bangkok, Manila, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta also registered early gains. The rally built on a strong start to the year for global stocks, with benchmarks in Frankfurt, London, Paris and Seoul reaching record highs last week, supported by optimism around the technology sector and rising defence shares. Oil prices eased slightly but remained largely stable following a rally last week. Continued protests in Iran kept geopolitical risks elevated, while concerns over a potential supply glut persisted after the US seized shipments of Venezuelan crude.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)