Indian equity indices opened higher on Friday, with the NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex rising 0.37%. The Bank Nifty also opened higher, along with small and mid-cap stocks. The market will be watching the Bank of Japan’s rate decision and commentary for future rate action. Early gainers include Max Healthcare, Tata Motors, and RIL, while laggards include Shriram Finance and Bharti Airtel.