HDFC Bank, L&T lift Sensex over 300 points higher, Nifty above 24,550

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty50, opened slightly higher for the fourth consecutive session, supported by gains in heavyweights HDFC Bank, ITC, and L&T, ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's interest rate decision. Despite some challenges, markets remain resilient with investors advised to adopt a cautious strategy.