Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on March 13 amid rising crude oil prices

Rising crude oil prices increase input costs for auto manufacturers and fuel costs for logistics and airline companies, potentially squeezing profit margins. This also impacts India's current account deficit.

• •Gift Nifty indicates a weak start for the Indian benchmark index.
• •Gift Nifty was trading around 23,560 level, a discount of nearly 168 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.
• •The article title mentions 'rising crude oil prices' as a factor.
• •Risk flag: Any unexpected dip in crude oil prices could reverse the sentiment.
• •Risk flag: Strong FII/DII buying could cushion the fall despite global cues.