Stock market today, Oct. 24 -- Indian stock markets started off on a stable note on Friday as investors opted for a cautious approach while awaiting an official declaration regarding a potential US-India trade agreement.

The Nifty 50 index began at 25,935.10 points, an increase of 43.70 points or 0.17 percent, while the BSE Sensex commenced at 84,667.23, rising by 110.83 points or 0.13 percent.

Market analysts indicated that there is considerable optimism among investors concerning the proposed trade agreement between India and the United States, even though no formal confirmation has been issued yet.

On the daily and weekly timeframe, the index is in a strong uptrend, forming a series of higher tops and bottoms. The index is well plac...