ndian markets are set for a weak, gap-down opening today

Indian markets are set for a weak, gap-down opening today (July 13, 2026) as GIFT Nifty trades around 24,040–24,050, down nearly 200 points, amid escalating US–Iran tensions and Brent crude surging past $79. Despite strong FII and DII inflows last week, volatility is expected 📊 Market Opening Snapshot GIFT Nifty: ~24,040–24,050, indicating a 200-point gap-down start. Sensex Friday Close: 77,569 (+1.08%) Nifty Friday Close: 24,206 (+1.02%) Brent Crude: $79.1/barrel (+4%) – inflationary risk for India. 📈 Derivatives & Sentiment PCR (Put-Call Ratio): Nifty ~1.27, indicating moderately bullish undertone despite global headwinds. India VIX: 12.25, showing easing volatility. Max Pain: 24,200 strike for Nifty options. 💰 Institutional Flows FII (Foreign Investors): Net buyers of ₹2,603.7 Cr on July 10. DII (Domestic Investors): Net buyers of ₹2,019.7 Cr on July 10. Month-to-date (July): FIIs +₹4,572 Cr, DIIs +₹11,265 Cr – strong support from institutions. 🏦 Stocks in Focus IT: HCL Tech, Wipro, LTTS, Tata Tech (Q1 results today). Banks/Financials: SBI, ICICI Prudential AMC, L&T Finance. Energy/Infra: NTPC, Power Grid, ONGC, Adani Green, JSW Energy. Others: DMart, Mankind Pharma, RITES, Mazagon Dock, Lemon Tree Hotels. 📑 Brokerage & Expert Views Motilal Oswal: Nifty likely in 23,800–24,350 range; bullish above 24,350. Axis Securities: Nifty range 23,500–24,500; Bank Nifty 57,000–60,000. Prabhudas Lilladher: Buy-on-dips strategy; Nifty support at 23,800, resistance at 24,400.