Bank stocks lift Sensex over 300 points, Nifty above 23,800

Indian equity indices opened higher on Thursday, with banking stocks leading the gains. Sensex and Nifty50 saw notable rises, with SBI, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank amongst the top performers. The session highlighted mixed performances in other sectors, while NTPC Green Energy shares fell after a lock-in period expiration. Market focus remains on expected fiscal and monetary policies.