Stock market today, Jan. 28 -- Domestic equity markets began on a strong note on Wednesday, with the automotive sector taking center stage amid notable trade outcomes.

As of 9:15 IST, the Nifty 50 increased by 0.33% to reach 25,258.85, while the BSE Sensex saw a marginal gain of 0.04%, rising to 81,892.36.

Overall market sentiment remains cautiously positive, despite challenges such as pressure on the rupee and selling from foreign portfolio investors.

Officials stated that the free trade agreement, which will represent nearly a quarter of global GDP, will lower tariffs on 99% of Indian exports to the EU and reduce duties on more than 97% of EU exports to India.

In the meantime, foreign institutional investors sold shares totaling Rs....