Indian benchmark indices on Thursday once again opened on a flat note, adjusting for the previous session's closing auction movement. This comes amid easing crude oil prices and improving geopolitical sentiment, which supported investor confidence.

According to ANI, the Sensex opened at 78,782.43 against the previous close of 78,581, gaining 201.43 points or 0.26 per cent, while the Nifty opened at 24,641 compared with its previous close of 24,624.65, up 16.35 points or 0.07 per cent.