New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- Indian benchmark indices opened on a flat to negative note on Tuesday, reflecting a cautious sentiment across domestic markets. According to the indices, the Sensex traded at 83,224.93, down by 21.25 points or 0.03 per cent, while the Nifty 50 stood at 25,574.55, declining 10.95 points or 0.04 per cent as of 9:17 am. The marginal decline follows a period of elevated uncertainty in global trade and persistent selling by foreign investors.

Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, stated, "Indian equities are set to open with a cautious undertone as global trade uncertainties, driven by aggressive use of tariffs by the U.S. administration, continue to trigger a risk-off mood across global markets." He noted that heightened geop...