Gift Nifty Indicates a Positive Start for Indian Stock Markets Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions

On October 9, 2025, India’s benchmark equity indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50, are poised to open on a positive note, taking cues from strong global market performance and easing geopolitical concerns.

GIFT Nifty Indicates Positive Start

GIFT Nifty futures were trading around 25,150, about 30 points above the previous Nifty futures close, suggesting a firm start for Indian indices.

Global Market Overview

Asian equity markets advanced in early trade, mirroring the overnight gains on Wall Street. Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 1.32%, and the broader Topix index edged up 0.36%. Futures on Hong Kong’s Hang Seng pointed to a higher open, while South Korean markets remained closed due to a public holiday.

Meanwhile, US markets closed largely in the green, led by a rally in technology shares. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both ended at fresh record highs, reflecting renewed investor optimism. The S&P 500 rose 0.58% to 6,753.72, and the Nasdaq jumped 1.12% to finish at 23,043.38. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was virtually flat, slipping just 1.20 points to 46,601.78.

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Domestic Market Recap

On Wednesday, Indian markets witnessed mild profit booking after a four-session rally. The Sensex declined 153.09 points (0.19%) to close at 81,773.66, while the Nifty 50 shed 62.15 points (0.25%) to settle at 25,046.15.

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