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

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade due to rising crude oil prices, continued foreign fund outflows, and weak global cues. Investor sentiment remained fragile despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with IT stocks leading the losses