India, April 13 -- Stocks to Watch Today (April 13, 2026): Indian equity markets are expected to open on a weak and volatile note today, as global tensions in West Asia continue to influence investor sentiment. Early indicators suggest a negative start for Indian markets. At around 7:10 AM, GIFT Nifty was trading over 300 points lower, down 1.3%, at 23,780. This points to pressure on the benchmark Nifty 50 at the opening.

Across Asia-Pacific, markets also traded in the red as investors reacted to geopolitical uncertainty and reassessed the global outlook. South Korea's KOSPI dropped 1.8%, while Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.8% and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.7%.

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