Mumbai, Dec. 5 -- The domestic equity market opened on a cautious note on Friday with a marginal dip as investors awaited the Reserve Bank of India's policy announcement and monitoring Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, where he will be holding key meetings related to bilateral relations.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,999.80, registering a decline of -33.95 points or (-0.13 per cent), while the BSE Sensex opened at 85,125.48, down by -139.84 points or -0.16 per cent, indicating a muted start as the market participants remained watchful of the central bank's forward guidance.

Experts stated that the RBI Governor's statement is crucial today as it will not only reflect on the direction of interest rates but also provide ...