Indian stock markets, including the S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50, opened higher on Wednesday, buoyed by strong gains in metal sector stocks. The Nifty saw a modest rise of 83 points to 25,968, and the Sensex climbed 274 points to 84,861. Geojit Investments' Chief Investment Strategist, Dr. VK Vijayakumar, attributed the day's indecisive movements to technical factors and futures expiry, cautioning against short-term trading. He advised retail investors to focus on accumulating quality growth stocks at attractive valuations amidst the volatility.