The Indian markets are likely to open on lower tracking weak Asian markets. The index is likely to remain volatile ahead of July F&O expiry due today. At 07:30 a.m., Nifty India stock futures in Singapore were trading 32 points lower at 5973, indicating a lower opening on the domestic market. Markets are likely to remain volatile for the next few days considering the fact that July F&O expiry is due on Thursday.
Overnight, US markets ended mixed as investors booked profits a day after Dow Jones industrial average closed at record high.
Major Asian markets retreated from seven-week highs as investors preferred to stay on sidelines after a sharp rally.