Indian stock markets started Friday on a flat note, with both Sensex and Nifty opening flat after a stretch of gains.
The Nifty 50 was set for a muted start around 25,267.5 points, following Thursday's close when Sensex finished at 81,911.01 and Nifty at 25,299.35, setting the stage for a third consecutive weekly rise despite worries over rising oil prices and inflation.
Global trends, domestic inflation sway investors
Investor vibes are being swayed by global trends and local economic signals.
Back home, elevated domestic inflation weighed on investor sentiment.