Indian Markets Open Lower Ahead Of Union Budget

Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened lower on Friday, with Nifty at 25,274.65 down 144 points and Sensex at 82,056.49 down 510 points at 9:16 AM. Analysts, including Dr. VK Vijayakumar of Geojit, cite geopolitical risks, Brent crude near $70 and AI-related corporate spending as headwinds, while the Economic Survey's 6.8–7.2% FY27 GDP projection provides medium-term support. FPIs sold Rs 394 crore; DIIs bought Rs 2,639 crore.