Sensex, Nifty opening: Stock market to crash today? Check trading setup
India Today
At around 8:25 am, GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 23,749. This signals a nearly 3% drop for the Nifty 50 from Friday's closing level of 24,450.45.
stock markets are expected to open sharply lower on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty likely to extend last week’s losses as rising crude oil prices and global tensions weigh on investor sentiment.
Early signals from the derivatives market show a weak start. At around 8:25 am, GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 23,749. This indicates a nearly 3% drop for the Nifty 50 compared with Friday’s closing level of 24,450.45.
Market experts say the sharp rise in oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East are the key reasons behind the weak outlook.
Dr Ravi Singh, Chief Research Officer at Master Capital Services Ltd, said recent volatility in Indian equities is largely due to global developments.
"The recent turbulence in Indian equities can largely be attributed to three key factors."
He explained that the conflict in the Middle East has intensified in recent days, raising concerns about global stability and energy supplies.
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Sensex has declined over 6,000 points or roughly 7.5% in a little over two weeks as global tensions and rising oil prices triggered selling in equities.
Speaking in Parliament, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has adequate fuel stocks, and there is no cause for concern over availability.
Industry sources told India Today TV that airline operators are now paying additional insurance charges for every aircraft flying into the Middle East, significantly increasing the cost of operations on these routes.
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Early signals from GIFT Nifty suggest that the benchmark indices could open lower when trading begins. GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 23,784.50 at around 7:58 am. This indicates that the Nifty 50 may open below Wednesday's closing level of 23,866.85.
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The move comes as global energy markets remain on edge due to escalating tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran, which has raised fears of disruptions to crude oil shipments from the Middle East.
India consumes roughly 5.3 to 5.5 million barrels of crude oil every day. However, domestic production is only about 0.6 million barrels per day. This means the country depends on imports for nearly 85% of its oil needs.
At around 10:47 am, the BSE Sensex was down 750.68 points or 0.96% at 77,455.30, while the Nifty 50 slipped 208.25 points or 0.86% to 24,053.35.
Air India said the fuel surcharge is due to the sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices since early March 2026, triggered by supply disruptions in the Gulf region.
Rahul Bhatia expressed gratitude to employees who worked tirelessly to restore operations during that challenging period, praising their resilience and dedication.