Indian shares to open near six-month lows as oil prices rise

Indian shares are expected to open near six-month lows on Tuesday due to rising oil prices and Middle East supply concerns stemming from the US-Iran conflict. Brent crude futures have increased by 1.34% to $106.7 a barrel, which poses a challenge for India, the world's third-largest importer of the commodity. Higher oil prices can lead to inflation, increased import bills, and potentially impact growth and corporate margins.

The benchmark Nifty 50 index is currently trading at 22,819.5 points, suggesting a subdued start for the market. Global macroeconomic concerns, including the surge in Brent crude, persistent foreign selling, and elevated US Treasury yields, are contributing to risk-off sentiment. Foreign institutional investors sold shares worth 53.53 billion rupees on Monday, marking a four-week high, while domestic institutional investors purchased shares worth 51.89 billion rupees.

Adani and Tata group companies are of particular interest, with the former facing regulatory proceedings and the latter considering a merger to prevent listing driven by central bank policies.

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