Sensex, Nifty 50 prediction today: How Asian markets, crude will impact Indian markets? Gift Nifty, Kospi, Taiwan signal

Stock market prediction on Wednesday, 23 September, 2026: The Indian stock market is likely open on a negative to flat note, as Gift Nifty signalled a muted start on Wednesday, 23 September.Meanwhile, Asian markets traded higher note on Wednesday, while US stock futures witnessed a mixed session on Tuesday."Indian equity markets are likely to open on a flat note, with GIFT Nifty futures trading around 23,343 against the Nifty 50’s previous close of 23,329. Softer crude oil prices and firm Asian cues could provide some support to domestic equities during the session," said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.Sensex, Nifty: What happened on Tuesday?The Indian stock market erased its previous session’s gains in Tuesday’s trade on September 22, with sharp declines in technology, financial and FMCG stocks weighing on the benchmark indices.