Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- The domestic stock markets continued their flat movement on Wednesday as both benchmark indices opened with marginal gains.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,145.05, rising 36.75 points (0.15 per cent), while the BSE Sensex started the day at 82,072.34, up by 145.59 points or 0.18 per cent.

Experts noted that Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) recorded a rare positive day of net inflows on Tuesday, led mainly by financial stocks, particularly PSU banks. However, their overall positioning remains strongly net short, with little sign of relief from persistent selling pressure.

Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert, told ANI, "Indian main board earnings kick off this week and will set the tone for the markets. PM Modi is a...