Indian benchmarks opened firmly on Wednesday, with the Nifty rising 56 points to 25,820 and the Sensex gaining 181 points. Strength was led by IT, auto, and metal counters as global markets stabilized after positive US inflation data. Financials remained steady as investors awaited the RBI’s policy minutes. Broader indices traded in line with benchmarks, reflecting a strong start to the mid-November session. Analysts said foreign fund inflows and improving earnings momentum could sustain near-term resilience across large-cap sectors in India’s equity markets.