Indian equity benchmarks opened slightly lower on Friday amid concerns over potential 500 percent US tariffs on Indian goods and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Sensex slipped 107 points and Nifty fell 26 points, with broader markets under performing benchmarks, while Asian markets were mixed and FIIs continued selling

The rupee weakened by 3 paise to 89.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday due to rising global crude oil prices, FII selling and a stronger dollar. A strengthening dollar and weaker sentiments in the domestic equity markets put additional pressure on the rupee, forex traders said