India, April 10 -- Indian stock markets are likely to start Friday on a strong note, supported by positive global cues. However, investor sentiment remains cautious due to the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and ongoing geopolitical developments. GIFT Nifty Futures were up 0.24% at 23,942, indicating a firm opening for benchmark indices.

Geopolitical focus remains high as Vladimir Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine during the Orthodox Easter period, following a call by Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, Asian markets traded higher, with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 1.81%, South Korea's KOSPI up 2.37%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gaining 1.10%.

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