Pre Market Opening Commentary : 19th March 2026

The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open sharply lower on Thursday, tracking steep losses in global markets amid concerns over surging crude oil prices. Asian markets traded lower, while Wall Street slumped overnight after the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with the S&P 500 posting its lowest close in nearly four months. On Wednesday, the Indian stock market extended its rally for a third consecutive session despite caution over the ongoing US-Iran war in the Middle East. The Sensex jumped 633.29 points, or 0.83%, to close at 76,704.13, while the Nifty 50 settled 196.65 points, or 0.83%, higher at 23,777.80.