The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a mildly positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,438 level, a premium of nearly 20 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

Stock Market LIVE Updates | India's benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty traded higher on Friday, supported by Larsen & Toubro, which reported a record high in new orders, along with expectations of favorable moves from the upcoming Union Budget boosting risk sentiment.

The domestic benchmark indices opened higher on Wednesday for second day in a row, as investors are now looking forward to positive cues in the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26.