Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty signals a muted start; Asian shares trade lower

Indian markets are set for a muted start with GIFT Nifty trading just 2 points higher at 24,098.50. Previous session saw Sensex gain 109 points to close at 77,100.47 and Nifty 50 rise 34 points to 24,056, with benchmarks paring sharp intraday gains of over 1% due to profit booking. Asian shares edged lower in early trade, while US equity futures rose on reports that the US and Iran had stepped back from immediate conflict escalation. Stocks likely in focus include Waaree Energies, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, Strides Pharma, and Persistent Systems.