Indian stock markets opened higher on Monday ahead of Diwali, as festive optimism and record consumer spending lifted investor sentiment.

However, experts cautioned that the session may remain volatile due to the upcoming trading holiday and the special Muhurat trading session scheduled for Tuesday.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,824.60, up 114.75 points or 0.45 per cent, while the BSE Sensex started at 84,267.59, rising 315.40 points or 0.38 per cent.

Market analysts noted that Indian exchanges will remain open only for the Muhurat trading session on Tuesday and will be closed on Wednesday, which could prompt profit booking later in the day as traders square off positions ahead of the shortened week.

Banking and market expert Ajay Bagga told ANI, “Indian market futures are continuing

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