New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- The domestic equity benchmarks opened nearly flat but in green on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the much-anticipated India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to be signed today.

Market participants are closely monitoring developments around the deal, even as global uncertainty continues due to frequent tariff-related threats by US President Donald Trump.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,063.35, gaining 14.70 points or 0.06 per cent, while the BSE Sensex began the session at 81,662.37, up by 124.67 points or 0.15 per cent.

Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert, told ANI that market sentiment is showing some excitement around the India-EU trade agreement. "The 'Mother of al...