Sensex, Nifty Set for Weak Opening as Middle-East Tensions Keep Investors Cautious

Indian equity benchmarks are likely to start Monday’s session on the back foot as weak global cues and renewed geopolitical uncertainty weigh on sentiment. GIFT Nifty was indicating a subdued opening, while the previous week had already seen the Nifty decline around 0.8% and the Sensex fall about 0.6%.

Investors are expected to remain selective amid elevated crude prices and continuing uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict. Q1 FY27 results, foreign fund flows and global market movements will remain key triggers for the domestic market during the week.