India, April 24 -- Stocks to Watch Today (April 24,2026): Indian stock markets are expected to remain volatile on Friday as investors react to mixed global signals. Rising crude oil prices and ongoing tensions between the US and Iran are creating dicey situation, making traders cautious. Despite this, early trends indicate a slightly positive start for the day.

The Gift Nifty was trading around the 24,233 level, showing a premium of nearly 70 points over the previous close of Nifty futures. This suggests that domestic indices may open on a higher note. In the previous trading session, Indian equities faced strong selling pressure for the second consecutive day. The benchmark Nifty 50 slipped below the important 24,200 mark, reflecti...