Sensex, Nifty Trade Volatile; GIFT Nifty Signals Muted Start Amid Global Tensions

Indian stock markets showed a cautious trend on 11 March 2026, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty moving in a volatile range amid global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The GIFT Nifty traded about 26 points lower, indicating a muted start for Dalal Street. Despite the weak signals from global markets, the Indian indices managed to open near the flat line. The Nifty hovered around the 24,250–24,280 range, while the Sensex traded close to 78,300 levels in early trade. Market sentiment remained cautious as investors closely tracked crude oil price movements and developments in the ongoing Middle East conflict. Analysts said that volatility in oil prices and global geopolitical tensions are likely to keep markets choppy in the short term. Meanwhile, several stocks including IndiGo, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Zinc, Nazara Technologies and NTPC Green remained in focus due to company-specific developments and global news triggers. Experts believe the market may consolidate in a broad range as investors wait for clarity on global events, crude oil prices and upcoming economic data.