Stock Markets open on higher note, buoyed by positive global cues

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26 (ANI): The stock markets began the week on a positive note, buoyed by encouraging global cues. The Sensex surged 320.49 points, opening at 81,406.40, while the Nifty climbed 92.15 points to open at 24,915.30.

In early trading, the Nifty saw a majority of its constituent companies advance, with 32 stocks gaining and 17 declining. One stock remained unchanged.

Leading the gains were O