Mumbai, Oct. 27 -- The stock markets started the week on a positive note on Monday, rising ahead of major global events including the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision, the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, and quarterly results from the "Magnificent 7" technology giants.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,843.20, up 48.05 points or 0.19 per cent, while the BSE Sensex began the day at 84,297.39, gaining 85.51 points or 0.10 per cent.

Experts said that a combination of central bank action, the Trump-Xi meeting, and results from five of the Magnificent 7 companies make this the most eventful week of October.

Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert, told ANI, "Indian markets are pointing to a posi...