Sensex rises over 250 points, Nifty tops 24,300, tracking Asian peers

Indian stock markets began Friday on a positive note, with Sensex and Nifty boosted by IT and auto sectors, mirroring positive trends in Asian markets after encouraging comments from U.S. President Trump regarding trade talks with China. However, early gains may be tempered by cautious investor sentiment following a recent terrorist attack in Kashmir, which has elevated geopolitical concerns.