Stock market today: Gift Nifty hints weak start; US-Iran deal, Fed policy to crude oil prices - 8 stocks to buy

Indian benchmark indices are likely to open on a muted note, with GIFT Nifty trading around 24,064, a discount of 30 points from the previous futures close. Sentiment is mixed: optimism over a US-Iran peace agreement and lower crude oil prices (Brent around $74-76 per barrel) is offset by the US Federal Reserve signaling potential rate hikes later in 2026 despite holding rates steady at 3.50-3.75%. In the previous session, Sensex gained 347.14 points (0.45%) to close at 77,155.62 and Nifty 50 advanced 96.55 points (0.40%) to 24,085.70, with foreign portfolio investors turning marginal net buyers.