Stock markets rise in early trade on buying in blue-chips
The 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 202.42 points to 77,744.15, while the 50-share NSE Nifty increased by 55.35 points to 24,309 in early trade. The gains were fueled by buying in blue-chip stocks like HDFC Bank and Infosys, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and high crude oil prices affecting market sentiment. Investors will watch for further developments in global markets.