Mumbai, Aug. 25 -- Indian equity markets started the fresh week with gains in the opening session on Monday, taking positive cues from a rally across other Asian markets.

However, foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and concerns over additional tariffs remain key challenges for the domestic indices to sustain the momentum.

The BSE Sensex index opened at 81,501.06, higher by 194.21 points or 0.24 per cent, while the Nifty 50 began the day at 24,949.15, up 79.05 points or 0.32 per cent.

Market experts pointed out that while Asian peers are cheering hopes of a possible rate cut in the United States, Indian markets face headwinds from tariff hikes and persistent foreign outflows.

Banking and market expert Ajay Bagga told ANI that In...