Mumbai, Dec. 29 -- Indian equity benchmarks opened on a mixed note on Monday amid thin year-end volumes, with markets expected to remain flat to negative due to the absence of major triggers and widespread holiday-led inactivity.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 26,063.35, registering a gain of 21.05 points or 0.08 per cent, while the BSE Sensex began the session at 85,004.75, down 36.70 points or 0.04 per cent.

Market experts said trading activity is subdued as the year draws to a close, with most participants away on vacation.

Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert, told ANI, "The last three days of an eventful year are here. Volumes are down as most of the working humanity is on year-end vacations. Indian markets will see the December in...