Stock markets climb in early trade on lower crude oil prices, IT buying

Mumbai: Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Tuesday, supported by a decline in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Buying in IT stocks further boosted sentiment in early deals.Lower crude oil prices helped lift market mood, as it eases pressure on inflation and corporate margins. The drop came amid reduced geopolitical worries in the region.

Alongside energy costs, gains in IT stocks added to the positive trend in the markets during early trade.