On Thursday, market rebounded from steep losses, closing higher for the second straight session, supported by late buying activity. AI Quick ReadStock market today: The Indian stock market is likely to open lower on Monday amid mixed global cues, as investors evaluate recent developments in the US-Iran conflict in the Middle East.
Gift Nifty trends also point to a gap-down opening for the domestic markets, with the index trading around the 22,641 mark — trading down nearly 67 points over the previous close of Nifty futures.
"Indian markets are expected to open on a muted note, with Gift Nifty pointing towards a flat start around the 22690–22700 zone. After a brief three-day pause, markets return to full trading with sentiment still anchored to global developments, particularly evolving tensions in the Middle East,” said Hariprasad K, SEBI-registered Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth.
The Indian stock market remained shut on Friday, April 3, 2025, due to the Good Friday holiday.
On Thursday, market rebounded from steep losses, closing higher for the second straight session, supported by late buying activity. The Sensex rose 185.23 points, or 0.25%, to end at 73,319.55, while the Nifty 50 advanced 33.70 points, or 0.15%, to settle at 22,713.10.
Amid the backdrop of the US-Iran war, these stocks are likely to remain in focus on Monday, April 6, 2026 —
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