Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Monday, taking positive cues from its Asian peers, as traders geared up for Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th US President.

The Indian stock market opened lower on Friday amid weak global cues as selling was seen in the IT and private bank sectors.

Market experts have underscored that Indian equities are grappling with a climate of uncertainty, driven by factors such as the anticipated policies of US President-elect Donald Trump, the Union Budget 2025-26, and the potential exodus of foreign investme...