The Indian stock market is anticipated to open lower on Wednesday, following mixed signals from global markets amid ongoing US-Iran ceasefire discussions. The benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, previously closed higher, with the Sensex gaining 753.03 points to finish at 79,273.33 and the Nifty 50 rising 211.75 points to 24,576.60. This increase was driven by optimism surrounding potential peace talks between the US and Iran, which have since been complicated by Iran's rejection of the second round of negotiations. Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, noted that while Indian equities may continue to rise due to improving macroeconomic conditions and strong Q4 earnings, the uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire poses a risk. In the US, the stock market closed lower, with the Dow Jones falling 292.96 points to 49,149.60. HCL Technologies reported a 10.11% increase in its Q4FY26 net profit to ₹4,488 crore, although revenue remained flat. Meanwhile, crude oil prices dipped as investors reassess the situation, with Brent crude trading at $98.27 per barrel.