Why are Indian shares expected to open lower on Wednesday?

Indian shares are expected to open lower on Wednesday due to elevated bond yields and oil prices following U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats to strike Iran, which has rattled global investors and weighed on broader Asian markets that fell 0.6%; GIFT Nifty futures trading at 23,417 indicated the benchmark Nifty 50 would open below its previous close of 23,618.

How has the Iran conflict impacted foreign investment in Indian equities?

The Iran conflict, which began in late February, has pushed energy prices higher and triggered aggressive foreign selling in Indian equities due to concerns over the economic and inflationary impact of high oil prices; foreign investors sold ₹24.58 billion ($254.63 million) worth of Indian shares on Tuesday alone, and have offloaded $23 billion so far this year — already surpassing last year’s record annual outflow.

Indian Shares Seen Lower as Yields and Oil Rise on Trump's Iran Threat

May 19, 2026

Indian equities are expected to open lower amid rising oil prices and bond yields triggered by U.S.-Iran tensions. Key sector updates include Hindalco's aluminium subsidiary reporting higher profits and state-owned oil marketer BPCL posting increased quarterly earnings.

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