Sensex opened at 74,474.98, slightly higher than its previous close of 74,332.58. The index quickly gained over 350 points, reaching the day's high of 74,713.17.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 22,605 level, a discount of nearly 45 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

India's benchmark indices opened flat on Monday after posting their strongest weekly gains in three months, while broader Asian markets declined amid concerns over U.S. tariffs and deflationary trends in China.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surrendered early gains to close almost flat in a highly volatile trade on Friday as uncertainties over the global trade war sapped investor's risk appetite

Stock market experts are remaining cautiously optimistic on the market due to recent recovery. However, the market is expected to remain volatile in the coming week with key global and domestic events lined up.

The BSE Sensex and Nifty50, India’s key equity indices, opened on a subdued note on Friday. While the BSE Sensex was above 74,300, the Nifty50 hovered around 22,550. As of 9:44 am, the BSE Sensex was trading at 74,