Mumbai/IBNS, Jan. 7 -- Indian equity benchmarks opened on a weak note on Wednesday, with the BSE Sensex declining over 100 points and the NSE Nifty 50 slipping below the 26,150 mark, media reports said.

Buying interest was seen in technology, pharmaceutical, midcap and consumption-led stocks, providing some support to the broader market.

Meanwhile, banking and real estate stocks emerged as the laggards in early trade.

Among the top early gainers, Happy Square Outsourcing Services Ltd. surged 16.03%, DSJ Keep Learning Ltd. jumped 11.12%, while Embassy Developments Ltd. rose 4.99%.

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