Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Friday, with the Nifty 50 rising 111.20 points, or 0.46%, to 24,183.95 by 9:22 AM.

The BSE Sensex followed suit, opening at 77,370.77.

The morning session was driven by strength in the information technology sector, which dominated the top gainers on the index.

Jio Financial Services emerged as the standout performer, surging 5.69% to trade at ₹249.07.

The tech-led rally provided a counterbalance to persistent macroeconomic headwinds.

Rising crude oil prices and pressure on the Indian rupee limited the breadth of the advance, capping potential gains across other sectors.