Mumbai, Nov. 21 -- The domestic equity markets opened on a weaker note on Friday, tracking broad-based selling across global indices.

The Nifty 50 opened at 26,109.55, registering a decline of -82.60 points (-0.32 per cent), while the BSE Sensex began the session at 85,347.40, down -285.28 points (-0.33 per cent).

Market sentiment was weighed down by persistent global weakness, as major international indices posted sharp corrections from their recent lifetime highs. The impact of global risk-off cues was visible across Asian markets as well, although experts noted that India may not fall as sharply.

Ajay Bagga, Banking and market expert, told ANI that India had not fully participated in the global "Nvidia Risk On" rally, which could he...