Indian Stock Markets Face Muted Start As GIFT Nifty Signals Flat Opening

Indian stock market indices are expected to open flat on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with GIFT Nifty trading around the 22,629 level.

On Wednesday, the Nifty 50 ended 0.42% lower at 22,620, while the Sensex declined 0.07% to close at 72,480.29.

Market sentiment remains subdued due to higher crude oil prices and continued selling by Foreign Institutional Investors.