Indian stock markets opened on a flat note in a special Saturday trading session, as investors awaited the upcoming Budget presentation. The Nifty 50 index saw a marginal gain, opening at 23,528.60, up by 20.20 points or 0.09 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 77,637.01, increasing by 136.44 points or 0.18 per cent.

As per ANI reports, market experts attributed the muted opening to the recent tariff proposal from former US President Donald Trump, which had a dampening effect on the market sentiment surrounding the Budget. Trump`s plan to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canada and Mexico, alongside a 10 per cent tariff on China, led to a cautious outlook from investors. With the Budget just around the corner, market participants are keeping a close eye on any potential negative announcements that could adversely affect market performance.