India’s Nifty, Sensex open up nearly 0.5% as Brent slips below $80 a barrel after 60-day US-Iran roadmap

A 60-day US-Iran deal roadmap raised expectations of easing geopolitical risks, pushing Brent crude below $80 a barrel. India’s Nifty and Sensex opened about 0.5% higher, led by gains in oil marketing companies and IT stocks. Analysts said two key drags—tariff-related uncertainty and geopolitical tensions—appear to be fading, supporting a recovery in valuations.