Indian markets open higher

MUMBAI, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Indian markets opened higher Tuesday. Among the sectors, auto, infra and metal were under pressure, while pharma, IT, energy and bank were witnessing buying interest.

The benchmark SP, BSE Sensex opened at 38,203.86, up 108.79 points or 0.35 percent, compared to its previous close at 38,095.07.