Market Outlook: Indian Markets Set for Soft Opening
The Indian stock market is likely to open lower on Monday, April 6, 2026, amid mixed global cues and ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the US-Iran conflict. Investor sentiment remains cautious as global developments continue to influence market direction.Gift Nifty indicates a gap-down opening, trading around the 22,641 level, down nearly 67 points from the previous close of Nifty futures.
Hariprasad K, SEBI-registered Research Analyst and Founder of Livelong Wealth, said Indian markets are expected to open on a muted note, with Gift Nifty suggesting a flat start near the 22,690 to 22,700 range. He added that sentiment remains tied to evolving tensions in the Middle East as markets resume full trading after a brief pause.
The domestic market was closed on Friday due to the Good Friday holiday. In the previous session on Thursday, benchmark indices rebounded, with the Sensex rising 185.23 points to close at 73,319.55, while the Nifty 50 gained 33.70 points to settle at 22,713.10.
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