Indian stock markets opened higher with Sensex rising 398 points and Nifty crossing 24,000, tracking positive global cues. However, Paytm shares fell nearly 7 per cent after RBI cancelled its payments bank licence, while overall sentiment remains cautious

Gold and silver prices declined nearly 1 per cent in early trade on MCX amid a stronger US dollar, rising bond yields, and global uncertainty. Meanwhile, Sensex and Nifty also slipped, reflecting weak investor sentiment and ongoing geopolitical tensions