Stock market today: Gift Nifty hints a flat start; eight day trading stocks to buy on Friday, 17 July
The Indian stock market is expected to open cautiously on Friday, influenced by weak global cues and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The BSE Sensex closed at 77,186.87, while the Nifty 50 settled at 24,072.75, reflecting investor concerns over the US-Iran conflict and rising crude oil prices. As tensions escalate, crude oil prices have surged, with Brent crude reaching $85.30 per barrel, while gold prices are poised for their largest weekly loss since early June.