Indian Markets Poised for Lower Opening Amid US-Iran Conflict and Rising Crude Prices

Indian stock markets are expected to open lower following a holiday closure, influenced by escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions that have unsettled global markets. Key indicators like GIFT Nifty signal a significant gap-down opening, reflecting declines in Asian, European, and US futures markets. Rising crude oil prices, driven by threats to the Strait of Hormuz and regional conflicts, raise concerns over energy supply disruptions, inflation, and pressure on the Indian rupee and corporate margins.