Indian benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, were primed for a positive opening on Friday, buoyed by early domestic momentum.

However, market analysts warned that upside gains could face significant friction. Investors remain on edge amid fluctuating global crude oil prices, mixed signals from Asian peers, and evolving geopolitical tensions across key regions.

Lingering uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s future monetary policy trajectory, combined with imminent profit booking at higher levels, is expected to keep intraday volatility elevated throughout the trading session.