India, April 2 -- Stocks to Watch Today, April 2, 2026: Indian stock markets are expected to open on a weaker note on Thursday as investor sentiment remains cautious. This comes after Donald Trump warned that the United States could strike Iran "very hard" in the next two to three weeks, increasing global uncertainty.

Gift Nifty trends also suggest a gap-down opening, with the index trading around 22,393, nearly 445 points lower than the previous close of Nifty futures.

Global signals remain mixed. Asian markets were trading higher, and US markets ended the previous session with gains. At the same time, easing tensions in the Middle East and softer crude oil prices have provided some support to investor confidence.

"Indian equity ...