Dalal Street braces for volatile week amid geopolitical risks

Indian markets are expected to remain under pressure in the week starting July 27, with a negative bias, as escalating West Asia tensions, surging crude oil prices near $100 a barrel, and the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting weigh on sentiment. Investors will also monitor Q1 earnings, June-quarter GDP data, and auto sales. The BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 recorded their biggest weekly drop since March 2026 with losses of 2.7% and 2.3%, respectively, as FII outflows and rising bond yields added to concerns.