Indian equity markets opened higher on Monday, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index rising 0.44% and the Sensex adding 360.85 points to trade at 77,163.75.

The positive start reflects a shift in investor sentiment as geopolitical risks appear to ease, providing a tailwind for domestic equities.

The rally comes amid a broader rebound in global risk sentiment.

Australian shares are also set to open higher, buoyed by the same global cues and mixed but impactful results from major US technology firms.

This synchronized move suggests that the positive momentum is not isolated to India but part of a wider regional recovery in risk assets.

Investors are closely watching how this sentiment holds as the session progresses.