India Stock Market Set for Volatile Week Amid US-Iran Tensions

The Indian stock market is expected to remain sensitive to various global and domestic factors in the coming week. The US-Iran conflict, crude oil prices, US tariff moves, and global bond yields are likely to drive market sentiment.

Market participants will closely watch developments around the US-Iran negotiations, changes in energy prices, and their potential impact on inflation and economic growth. Any progress or setbacks in these areas could influence crude oil prices, global risk sentiment, and equity markets.

The US House of Representatives has approved a Russia sanctions bill that would empower President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas. This move may have implications for major importers such as India and China and could affect global trade and energy flows.

Crude oil prices are expected to remain a key market driver, with foreign institutional flows also being closely watched. FII and FPI investors turned net buyers in the cash market on September 18, purchasing shares worth Rs 599.54 crore more than they sold. Domestic institutional investors remained net buyers, with net purchases of Rs 1,019.69 crore.