New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- Stock market prediction for Monday, 2 November, 2026: The Indian stock market is likely to open on higher, as GIFT Nifty signalled a gap up positive start on Monday, 2 November.

Meanwhile, Asian markets traded lower on Monday, while US stock futures started the post-weekend trade on a positive note after blood bath on Friday.

"Indian equity markets may attempt to extend their recent recovery, with investors drawing some encouragement from renewed diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the U.S.-Iran conflict. Discussions involving Iranian officials and Qatari mediators have raised hopes of a possible breakthrough that could ease supply concerns and improve the outlook for global energy markets. Any tangible progress on th...