New Delhi, June 6 -- Indian stock markets opened on a cautious note on Friday, as investors remained in a wait-and-watch mode ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's key monetary policy announcement. The policy decision is scheduled to be announced at 10 AM.

The benchmark indices reflected this cautious mood. The Nifty 50 opened at 24,748.70, down just 2.20 points or 0.01 per cent. Similarly, the BSE Sensex also opened flat at 81,434.24, down 7.80 points or 0.01 per cent.

Experts believe that any decision on the policy rate could significantly influence the market sentiment, especially if there is a larger-than-expected rate cut.

Market experts are closely watching the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision, with expectations divi...