Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Indian Markets Poised for Muted Start
Indian stock markets are expected to have a quiet start on Wednesday.
This is because of ongoing tensions in the Middle East, higher oil prices, and mixed signals from global markets.
Investors are watching for company earnings reports to see which stocks might do well.
The GIFT Nifty, which predicts how the Indian market will open, is down slightly.
Other markets like the US and Asia are showing mixed results.
Oil prices went up after some ships carrying oil changed direction due to threats.
The US dollar, bitcoin, and gold prices also saw small increases.
Foreign investors are selling Indian stocks, while local investors are buying.
Experts suggest being careful and focusing on strong stocks.
Indian equity markets expected to have a muted start on Wednesday.
GIFT Nifty down 61.10 points, indicating a negative opening.
Geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices tempering risk appetite.
Q1 earnings season expected to drive stock-specific action.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) selling, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) buying.
- Who
- Indian equity markets, global investors
- What
- Muted start expected due to geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- India, global markets
- Why
- Geopolitical tensions, rising crude oil prices, weak rupee, persistent FII selling, and mixed global cues
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- GIFT Nifty
- 24,119.50 (down 61.10 points)
- Dow Jones
- 52,224.64 (up 385.38 points)
- S&P 500
- 7,509.20 (up 65.92 points)
- Nasdaq Composite
- 25,837.21 (up 329.13 points)
- Brent Crude
- $91.55 per barrel (up 0.6%)
- Bitcoin
- $66,611.73 (up 0.3%)
- Gold
- $4,097.67 (up 0.5%)
- India VIX
- 12.60 (down 2.93%)