Stocks to watch, April 24 -- Indian equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 are expected to witness heightened volatility on Friday, as investors navigate mixed global cues amid rising crude oil prices and lingering uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran conflict, which continues to dampen risk appetite.

Early indicators, however, suggest a mildly positive opening. The Gift Nifty was hovering near the 24,233 mark, reflecting a premium of around 70 points compared to the previous close of Nifty futures, pointing to a potentially higher start for domestic markets.

In the previous session, Indian equities came under significant pressure, marking a second straight day of decline. The benchmark Nifty 50 slipped below the crucial 24,200 level,...