New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Indian markets opened on a cautious note on Wednesday, following mixed global cues and renewed concerns over the U.S.-China trade tensions. At 9:40 a.m., the BSE Sensex was at 82,287.67, up 257.69 points or 0.31 per cent, while the NSE Nifty 50 stood at 25,230.10, up 84.60 points or 0.34 per cent.

According to SBI Securities, benchmark indices had ended 0.4 per cent lower on Tuesday. "Benchmark Indian equity indices ended 0.4 per cent lower on Tuesday. FIIs net sold shares worth Rs 1,509 crore while DIIs net bought shares worth Rs 3,661 crore," it said.

SBI Securities said the rebound in early trade today came amid positive cues from Asian markets, which opened in the green, and a largely steady performance from U....