Indian Markets Expected to Open Lower Amid Global Declines and West Asia Tensions

Indian stock markets are expected to open lower following a holiday closure, reflecting declines in global indices amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The conflict involving Iran, including attacks on US assets and threats to the Strait of Hormuz, has driven crude oil prices above $80 per barrel, raising concerns over energy supply disruptions and inflation. Asian and European markets have experienced significant losses, with South Korea's Kospi falling sharply. These developments are likely to pressure Indian equities and corporate margins dependent on Middle Eastern energy.