Markets open higher; Sensex gains over 300 points, Nifty above 24,100 in early trade

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 28 (ANI): Indian equity markets opened higher on Friday, with the Sensex gaining over 300 points and the Nifty crossing the 24,100 mark, amid a lack of decisive global cues. The gains came a day after sharp downward spikes in the Sensex during the fag end of the monthly expiry session unsettled investors. Both the benchmark indices opened with a gap-up.