Mumbai, Feb. 13 -- The domestic benchmark indices opened under pressure on Friday, with both Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex witnessing sharp declines amid weak global cues and risk-off sentiment.

The Nifty 50 index was down at 25,571.15, declining by 236.05 points or (-0.91 per cent). The BSE Sensex also opened lower at 82,902.73, falling by 772.19 points or -0.92 per cent.

Experts said IT stocks came under sharp pressure due to global tech sector weakness and risk-off sentiment.

Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert, told ANI, "Indian futures are pointing to another 0.5 per cent cut in the leading indices this morning as global risk-off sentiment impacts Indian stocks as well. In aggregate, the key themes this morning across Asia include. Eq...