Nifty set for 3% gap-down opening as Middle East war rattles investor sentiment. Check GIFT Nifty levels

Indian equities are set to open sharply lower as crude oil surges nearly 20% amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict, weighing on global markets. Asian indices, led by Nikkei, plunged, while a strong dollar and rising US Treasury yields intensify pressure. Investors await the US CPI data for further cues.