Indian shares seen opening lower as high oil prices fuel inflation worries

PSX Update • Oct 22, 2026

Indian shares are expected to open lower on Thursday , extending losses from the previous two sessions, as the escalating Middle East war keeps ​oil above $110 per barrel, stoking inflation concerns. GIFT Nifty futures were ‌at 22,643 at 7:55 a.m. IST (0225 G...

Indian shares are expected to open lower on Thursday , extending losses from the previous two sessions, as the escalating Middle East war keeps ​oil above $110 per barrel, stoking inflation concerns. GIFT Nifty futures were ‌at 22,643 at 7:55 a.m. IST (0225 GMT), indicating a negative start for the benchmark Nifty 50 which closed at 22,811.35 on Wednesday. Brent crude futures were up 1.3% at $110.3 per ​barrel as mo...