Indian benchmarks opened slightly lower tracking weak global markets. Nifty 50 fell 36.70 points, while Sensex dropped 28.13 points. Most sectoral indices traded in red, with Auto, FMCG and Metal stocks under pressure

The Indian stock market opened with marginal gains as the Nifty 50 rose 0.31 per cent to 25,560 and Sensex gained 258 points. Positive global cues, Wall Street rally and strong institutional inflows supported investor sentiment