Mumbai, April 17 -- Indian stock markets opened on a flat note on Thursday as investors reacted cautiously to the beginning of the fourth-quarter earnings season and weak global cues. Both benchmark indices saw minor declines in the early session.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,401.85, down 35.35 points or 0.15 per cent, while the BSE Sensex started the day at 76,968.02, falling by 76.27 points or 0.10 per cent.

Market experts said investor sentiment remains under pressure due to ongoing concerns over tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. In addition, US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently pointed out the significant impact of tariffs on the global economy, adding to the market's cautious tone.

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