MUMBAI: The domestic stock markets opened on a strong note today, gaining over 0.5 per cent, as exit polls indicated a comfortable majority for the ruling coalition in Bihar.

The exit poll results boosted investor sentiment, reflecting continued confidence in political stability at the Centre due to the coalition government.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,834.30, up 139.35 points or 0.54 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 84,238.86, gaining 367.54 points or 0.44 per cent.

Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert said, “Though exit polls have proved to be error-prone in the past, the markets are in the midst of a relief surge on the back of this. With partner JDU holding 12 MPs in the central NDA coalition of 293, the Bihar election outcome was important for the continued strength of

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