{
  "id": 3172326,
  "title": "Indian shares seen lower as Mideast tensions persist, Nifty expiry looms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/indian-shares-seen-lower-as-mideast-tensions-persist-nifty-expiry",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-25T02:57:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436429/indian-shares-seen-lower-as-mideast-tensions-persist-nifty-expiry-looms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian shares are expected to open slightly lower on Tuesday amid concerns over Middle East tensions and their potential impact on oil supplies. Additionally, caution remains in the market ahead of the monthly expiry of benchmark Nifty 50 derivatives contracts. As of 7:45 a.m. IST, GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 24,146.5 points, suggesting a negative opening for the Nifty 50, which closed at 24,219.05 on Monday. Tensions have escalated as Iran has vowed to retaliate against the U.S.'s expanded economic sanctions, which Washington claims will choke Tehran's economic resources. Brent crude futures are hovering around $92 per barrel, while Asian equities have been pressured by Nvidia's earnings release on Wednesday. Meanwhile, India is projected to experience its weakest monsoon in almost two decades, with rainfall expected to fall around 15% below the long-term average, the lowest since 2009. This could adversely affect crop yields, push up food prices, and reduce rural incomes in the world's fifth-largest economy. Investors will also be scrutinizing the Nifty 50's first monthly derivatives expiry under the new closing auction session for stocks linked to futures and options contracts. This new method has already triggered volatility in benchmark indexes during weekly derivatives expiry sessions. Finally, foreign investors placed orders worth 11.82 billion rupees ($123.52 million) on Monday, according to provisional data.",
  "summary": "Indian shares were likely to open marginally lower on Tuesday as investors assessed tensions in the Middle East and the impact on oil supplies, while caution also persisted ahead of the monthly expiry of benchmark Nifty 50 derivatives contracts. GIFT Nifty futures were at 24,146.5 points, as of 7:45 a.m. IST, indicating a negative start for the Nifty 50, which closed at 24,219.05 on Monday.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Indian shares may open lower due to Middle East tensions and Nifty expiry.",
    "Brent crude nears $92 per barrel amid sanctions on Iran.",
    "Weak monsoon forecast could hurt India's agriculture sector."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Persisting Middle East tensions and a looming derivatives expiry will likely keep Indian shares under pressure, potentially pushing up food prices and affecting rural incomes due to a weak monsoon.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Indian Shares Open Lower On Middle East Tensions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/indian-shares-open-lower-on-middle-east-tensions",
        "published": "2026-08-25T04:51:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}