Sensex, Nifty open flat after US Fed raises interest rates

Domestic equity markets opened flat on Thursday, with the Nifty starting at 23,195.25 and the Sensex at 74,182.62. Investors weighed the US Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike since 2023 against mixed global cues. In the Sensex pack, BEL, Eternal and Bajaj Finance were among the early gainers, while broader market sentiment remained cautious during early trade.