Indian markets open flat as metal stocks rise and global trade hopes linger

On Tuesday, Nifty 50 opened near the 26,000 mark and the BSE Sensex hovered above 84,800 points, with GIFT Nifty futures indicating a modest positive open. Gains in metal stocks, up about 1.2%, were offset by broader profit-taking following a recent sharp rally. Global cues of a potential U.S.–China trade framework and anticipation of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve continue to underpin sentiment, though caution prevails amid mixed signals from Asian markets.