New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- The key benchmark indices of the Indian stock market are expected to trade with a cautious bias today, with crude oil prices remaining the biggest near-term risk for domestic equities. Renewed U.S.-Iran military tensions and the latest escalation involving Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have raised concerns over a broader regional conflict and potential disruptions to global energy and shipping routes. While GIFT Nifty futures are indicating a technical rebound from last week's lows, the macroeconomic pressure from higher oil prices amid an uncertain geopolitical backdrop is likely to keep investor sentiment guarded at higher levels.

Gift Nifty signals a gap-up start

The Gift Nifty live chart is trading above the pre...