New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Indian indices are expected to open on a cautious note on Thursday, January 8, amid mixed signals from Asian markets.

Early trends from Gift Nifty also suggest a weak start to the session, with the index trading at 26,184-down about 42 points or 0.16% from its previous close.

" With both the Nifty and Bank Nifty holding key support levels but encountering stiff overhead resistance, market sentiment remains cautious amid elevated geopolitical tensions, renewed tariff-related concerns, and continued foreign portfolio outflows. Against this backdrop, the broader market is likely to open flat to range-bound, tracking mixed cues from global markets," said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.

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