Indian stock markets are poised to open lower on March 11, 2025, following a significant sell-off in global markets triggered by fears of a U.S. recession. The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of market trends, was trading at a discount of nearly 200 points from the previous day's Nifty Futures close, signaling a gap-down start for Indian equities. The downturn in global markets was precipitated by a sharp decline in U.S. stocks, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 890.01 points or 2.08%, the S&P 500 losing 155.64 points or 2.70%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropping 727.90 points or 4.00%. These losses were attributed to ongoing tariff disputes and concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown, heightening fears of an economic downturn. The Wall Street crash wiped out nearly $4 trillion from the S&P 500's peak last month. In India, the Sensex and Nifty indices are expected to reflect these global trends, with the Sensex projected to open over 400 points lower and the Nifty slipping below 22,350. IndusInd Bank emerged as a notable loser in early trading, further contributing to the bearish sentiment in the market. On March 10, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 485 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought equities worth Rs 263 crore. The previous day, the Nifty closed at 22,460.30 and the Sensex at 74,115.17.