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The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance, traded at 24,163. Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Thursday after a relief rally on Wednesday. The BSE Sensex fell 0.2% or 123 points lower at 77,988.68 amid weekly F&O expiry. The NSE Nifty 50 fell 0.1% to end below 24,200.
Meanwhile, crude oil prices declined. The U.S. WTI for May delivery fell 1.45% to $93.32 a barrel. Brent crude for June delivery declined 1.11% to $98.36 a barrel. Meanwhile, Asian markets trade lower. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1.02%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index declined 0.69%. Australia's ASX 200 lost 0.57%, while South Korea's Kospi slipped 0.41%.
The S&P 500 rose 0.26% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.36%, with both ending at record highs.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 115 points, or 0.24%.
He made the remarks at an event in Las Vegas on Thursday.
Global markets may track further developments in the conflict for cues on risk sentiment and commodity prices.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index declined 0.69%.
Australia’s ASX 200 lost 0.57%, while South Korea’s Kospi slipped 0.41%.
That compares with the Nifty 50 close of 24,196.75 on Thursday.
The reading points to a softer start for the domestic market.
Brent crude for June delivery declined 1.11% to $98.36 a barrel.
Lower oil prices remain in focus for energy-linked and import-dependent sectors.
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