New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Indian shares were expected to open higher on Wednesday after a holiday break, supported by a sharp drop in crude oil prices and strong foreign fund inflows.

GIFT Nifty futures were at 25,334 as of 7:41 a.m. IST, indicating a positive start for the benchmark Nifty 50, which ended at a more than eight-month closing high of 25,044.65 on Monday. Indian markets were closed on Tuesday for Diwali.

Brent crude futures slid to a two-month low of $89.16 per barrel on Tuesday after US officials played down the need for additional military action against Iran, easing concerns over supply disruptions. Prices were up 0.5% at $92 on Wednesday.

The Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex have gained nearly 9% so far this month as easing cru...