Updated On: 21 August, 2025 11:17 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Indian equities opened higher on Thursday with Sensex up 225 points at 82,082.98 and Nifty crossing 25,089. Gains came despite global uncertainties, with investors eyeing Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, rising Asian bond yields, and the Russia-Ukraine peace process. Broader markets showed mixed trends, while metal and PSU banks.

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The positive momentum in Indian equities continued on Thursday morning as key benchmark indices opened higher, though investors remained cautious amid global uncertainties.
Market participants are keeping a close watch on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace process, as well as upcoming global and domestic developments.
The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,089.65, gaining 37.90 points or 0.15 per cent, while the BSE Sensex started the session at 82,082.98, higher by 225.14 points or 0.28 per cent.