Pre Market Commentary : 13th March 2026

The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Friday, following a sell-off in global markets as prolonged US-Iran war continues to keep investors away from risky assets. Asian markets plunged, while the US stock market ended sharply lower overnight, as crude oil prices jumped near $100 per barrel. On Thursday, the Indian stock market crashed again, weighed down by concerns over surging crude oil prices amid the US-Iran war. The Sensex tanked 829.29 points, or 1.08%, to close at 76,034.42, while the Nifty 50 settled 227.70 points, or 0.95%, lower at 23,639.15.