Stock market today, May 13 -- Indian stock markets began the day on a weak note on Tuesday, following the robust rally observed in the previous trading session.

The initial decline was linked to profit-taking as the markets sought to stabilize the recent gains. However, the indices quickly diminished their losses and turned positive, signaling underlying investor confidence.

The major indices opened slightly lower, with the Nifty 50 starting at 24,864.05, down by 60.65 points or 0.24%, while the Sensex fell by 180.30 points or 0.22% to commence the day at 82,249.60.

Market analysts noted that Monday's significant rally was fueled by high net-worth individuals (HNIs), while the involvement of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and domes...