New Delhi, April 21 -- Indian markets opened in the green as benchmark indices started the day on a positive note amid a mix of global geopolitical uncertainties. The BSE SENSEX stood at 78,732.45 points, up by 212.15 points or 0.27 per cent, while the NSE NIFTY 50 opened at 24,374.55 points, gaining 9.70 points or 0.04 per cent at 9:15 am.

While the domestic market showed initial resilience, global cues remained mixed earlier in the day. The US markets exhibited different trends, with Dow Jones Futures trading up by 0.11 per cent at 49,496.22, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq registered minor declines.

In the commodities segment, Brent crude traded at USD 95.03 per barrel, a decrease of 0.47 per cent, while gold prices fell to USD 4,794.70...