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title: "Indian shares to open lower as crude tops $100"
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description: "Indian shares are expected to open lower on Friday due to Brent crude prices surpassing $100 per barrel amid an escalating Middle East crisis. Additionally, weaker-than-expected earnings from Infosys and IndiGo are anticipated to negatively impact the market. GIFT Nifty futures indicated a potential decline for the benchmark Nifty 50."
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# Indian shares to open lower as crude tops $100

July 24 (Reuters) - Indian shares are expected to decline on Friday as an escalating Middle East crisis has pushed Brent crude above $100 per barrel for the first time in two months, while weaker-than-expected earnings from Infosys and IndiGo will also hurt shares. GIFT Nifty futures were at 23,710 as of 7:12 a.m. IST, indicating the benchmark Nifty 50 could open below Thursday's close of

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