Benchmark stock indices in India, the S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50, witnessed gains in the opening session on Wednesday. The positive momentum was driven by a surge in metals and auto stocks, as well as the anticipation of quarterly results from several Nifty50 companies this week. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.24% to 73,884, while the NSE Nifty50 increased 0.2% to 22,405 at 9:25 a.m. IST. Analysts attributed the market’s positive sentiment to improved investor confidence following strong earnings reports from select companies and hopes for easing geopolitical tensions.