Mumbai, Feb. 14 -- Indian benchmark indices opened higher on the last trading session of the week, despite mixed global cues. The Sensex gained over 250 points, opening at 76,388.99, while the Nifty 50 started at 23,096.45.

This comes after a weak close on Thursday, marking the seventh consecutive session of decline in the domestic equity market.

"Cues are positive despite President Trump signalling that after due studies and bilateral negotiations, reciprocal tariffs would be implemented on all trade partner countries by April 2nd 2025. US markets closed higher despite this announcement. Markets are factoring in that most tariff issues will be resolved over the next 40 days of negotiations and severe disruptions will not happen," said ...