Indian benchmark indices opened on a flat note on Tuesday after a strong rally in the previous session. Improved sentiment due to easing West Asia tensions and lower crude oil prices supported markets, while pharma and healthcare stocks led gains and IT shares remained under pressure

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded flat in early trade on Thursday as investors assessed the US Federal Reserve's rate outlook and mixed global cues. IT stocks declined, while FMCG and metal shares provided support amid easing crude oil prices