Mumbai, April 1 -- India's benchmark indices staged a sharp rebound at the opening bell on Wednesday, tracking a relief rally in global equities amid easing geopolitical tensions.

The BSE Sensex opened at 73,630.84, surging 1683.29 points or 2.34% at 9:17 am, compared to its previous close of 71,947.55 on Monday. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 began the session at 22,823.05, up 491.65 points or 2.20%, after ending Monday at 22,331.40.

In the currency market, the Indian Rupee opened weaker at 96.717 against the US dollar, compared to its previous close of 93.57. Meanwhile, crude oil prices remained relatively stable, with Brent crude at USD 105.65 and WTI crude at USD 107.17, slightly below Monday's close of USD 107.39.

Global cues remaine...