Mumbai, Feb. 28 -- Indian stock markets remained under pressure on Thursday as both benchmark indices opened lower, extending their negative trend.

The market decline was driven by continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows, muted earnings, and concerns over an economic slowdown.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 22,433.40, falling 111.65 points (-0.5 per cent), while the BSE Sensex started at 74,201.77, down 410.66 points (-0.55 per cent).

While foreign investors have been withdrawing funds, domestic investors have continued to invest.

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