Global Cues Set Positive Tone for Indian Markets Ahead of Opening Bell
GIFT Nifty up 0.11% at 24,798.00, signaling a likely positive opening for Indian indices. US markets closed higher, with Dow Jones up 0.65%. Asian markets mixed, with Nikkei down 0.85% and Hang Seng up 1.55%. Crude oil down 0.91%, while gold and silver futures show slight gains. Rupee closed at 88.60 against USD. FIIs were net sellers, while DIIs were net buyers in the previous session. Notable block deals reported in Hero MotoCorp, Shriram Finance, and other major stocks.
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Introduction
Global markets are setting a positive tone for Indian equities ahead of today's trading session, with key indices poised for potential gains at the open.
GIFT Nifty Update
The GIFT Nifty is trading at 24,798.00, up 26.50 points or 0.11% from the previous close, indicating a likely positive start for the NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex.
US Markets
Wall Street ended higher in the overnight session:
- Dow Jones Industrial Average: Up 0.65% to 46,268.28
- Nasdaq Composite: Up 0.33% to 22,727.25
- S&P 500: Up 0.24% to 6,712.75
Asian Markets
Asian indices are trading mixed in early hours:
- Japan's Nikkei 225: Down 0.85% at 44,971.40
- Hong Kong's Hang Seng: Up 1.55% at 26,534.50
Commodity Trends
- Crude Oil:
- WTI Crude: $65.12 per barrel, down 0.91%
- Brent Crude: $65.12 per barrel, down 0.91%
- Gold Futures: $3,819.80 per troy ounce, up 0.28%
- Silver Futures: $46.75 per troy ounce, up 0.20%
- Natural Gas Futures: $3.16 per MMBtu, down 1.37%
Currency Updates
The rupee closed at 88.60 against the US dollar in the previous session.
FII/DII Activity
- Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs): Net sellers of ₹5,687.58 crore
- Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs): Net buyers of ₹5,843.21 crore
Block Deals
Several large block deals were reported:
| Company | Seller | Buyer | Shares | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hero MotoCorp | Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE - ODI | Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore PTE | 28,602 | 5,354.50 |
| Shriram Finance | Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE - ODI | Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore PTE | 533,842 | 612.70 |
| Bharat Electronics | Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE - ODI | Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore PTE | 394,579 | 403.15 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE - ODI | Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore PTE | 116,911 | 2,013.50 |
| Axis Bank | Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE - ODI | Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore PTE | 91,172 | 1,166.60 |
Latest Updates for Stocks Involved in Block Deals
Kotak Mahindra Bank has identified Manish Agarwal as a Senior Management Personnel, bringing 27 years of professional experience to oversee the 811 business.
Shriram Finance has invested ₹300 crore in its subsidiary Shriram Overseas to strengthen its capital base.
Hero MotoCorp has appointed Madhuri Mehta as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective October 1, 2025.
Eternal Limited announced the dismissal of a lawsuit against its subsidiary Blink Commerce Private Limited.
Air India and Zomato have entered into a collaborative partnership, though specific details have not been disclosed.
Key Global Events
Investors will be closely watching for any developments in global economic data releases and policy announcements that could impact market sentiment.
Conclusion
As the markets prepare to open, the positive global cues and mixed Asian market performance set the stage for an interesting trading session ahead.
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