India, March 24 --  Indian stock markets are expected to open on a strong note today, supported by positive global signals. Optimism around easing tensions in West Asia has helped push oil prices lower, which is boosting investor sentiment. As of 7:24 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading higher by 323 points at 22,833, indicating a likely gap-up opening for domestic equities.

Global markets provided strong support overnight. In the US, stocks ended higher after Donald Trump shared an update on Truth Social, stating that the US and Iran had held "very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in West Asia."

These gains reflect growing investor hope that geopolitical risks may ...