Mumbai, May 20 -- Indian benchmark indices opened on a flat yet positive note on Monday, tracking cues from the US markets, which also ended flat amid ongoing concerns over tariff wars.

The market mood remained cautious globally as trade tensions and fiscal issues in the US cast a shadow on investor sentiment.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,996.20, gaining 50.75 points or 0.20 per cent. The BSE Sensex also opened with a marginal gain of 47.73 points at 82,107.15, reflecting a 0.06 per cent rise. Despite the subdued tone, the broader market showed resilience with most sectoral indices opening in the green.

Experts noted that pressure in the US markets is evident, largely due to the lingering effects of tariff wars under President Trump...