📉 Indian Markets Set for Gap-Down Open Amid Global Risk-Off

Sensex and Nifty are likely to open sharply lower on Monday, with GIFT Nifty around 25,170 — down nearly 210 points (0.8%) from its last close. The weakness follows escalating US–Israel strikes on Iran, which pushed crude oil prices higher and triggered a shift toward safe-haven assets. Indian equities had already ended weak on Friday, with Sensex down 961 points and Nifty falling 1.25% due to late-session selling pressure. Asian markets mirrored the caution — Nikkei fell 1.5%, Hang Seng dropped over 2%, and broader Asia-Pacific indices declined more than 1%. Brent crude briefly surged above $82 per barrel, while US index futures traded lower, reinforcing the negative global sentiment. #MarketOpening #Sensex #Nifty #GlobalMarkets #CrudeOil