Mumbai, March 16 -- Domestic equity markets continued to remain under pressure on Monday morning as both benchmark indices opened lower amid sustained foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling and rising global uncertainty triggered by the Middle East crisis.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,116.10 with a decline of 35 points or 0.15 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 74,415.79, falling by 148.13 points or 0.20 per cent.

Market experts noted that geopolitical tensions and persistent foreign investor outflows are weighing on investor sentiment.

Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert, told ANI that India is currently navigating a complex diplomatic situation while global macro conditions continue to affect domestic markets.

"India is...