Flat Friday: Nifty at 25,100, Sensex near 82,200; Axis Bank plunges 5%, Wipro up 3%

Indian equity indices opened flat on Friday, with Nifty and Sensex opening near 25,100 and 82,200 respectively. Bank Nifty dropped after Axis Bank reported its quarterly results, with the index opening 165 points lower. FIIs have been selling in the cash market and increasing short positions in the derivatives market, indicating a bearish outlook.