Share Markets Steady Ahead Of Fed Decision; Sensex Up 50 Points, Nifty Tops 24K

Summary

Indian benchmark indices have opened in positive territory, with the BSE Sensex trading around 76,850, up 60 points, and the NSE Nifty 50 standing at over 24,000, gaining 20 points. This comes ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the day, which is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged. Global investors are also keeping a close eye on crude oil prices, which have slipped below 80 dollars per barrel, providing support to global sentiment.