Markets under pressure: Nifty near 26,900, Sensex down 250 points; IT and metals drag
Indian equity indices opened lower on Tuesday, with the NSE Nifty 50, BSE Sensex, and Bank Nifty all opening in the red. Small and mid-cap stocks also opened lower, with the Nifty Midcap down 0.26%. However, the market is expected to find support due to sustained DII buying and improving economic fundamentals. Early gainers include Bharti Airtel, Apollo Hospitals, and Asian Paints.