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Nifty 50 And Sensex To Open Higher As Oil Surge And Middle East Tensions Roil Markets
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Gift Nifty hints strength despite oil and war fears
Indian markets are expected to start higher on Friday, with Gift Nifty indicating a positive opening for Nifty 50 and Sensex. The outlook comes even as crude oil prices spike and US-Iran tensions intensify in the Middle East, creating a volatile backdrop. Traders will now watch how global cues and risk sentiment balance at open.
- Gift Nifty suggests a positive start for Nifty 50 and Sensex
- Crude oil prices are surging amid intensifying Middle East tensions
- Mixed global market cues are shaping expectations for the open
- Traders will track sentiment as volatility could persist
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