Gift Nifty Trade Flat: Indian Stock Market Set for a Flat Start on July 21

On Monday, July 21, 2025, Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, are poised for a muted start tracking mixed signals from global markets. Investors are expected to adopt a cautious stance ahead of key domestic and international developments.

Gift Nifty Signals a Flat Start

Gift Nifty was trading near the 25,027 in the early trade on Monday, marginally below the previous close of Nifty futures, hinting at a flat to slightly negative opening for domestic indices.

Global Market Snapshot

Asian markets opened on a mixed note, with MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan remaining flat. The Japanese markets were shut for the Marine Day holiday, while South Korea’s Kospi edged up 0.35% and the Kosdaq hovered near the flatline. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng futures suggested a stronger start, while market sentiment was tempered by the People’s Bank of China’s latest interest rate decision.

Over in the US, Wall Street ended Friday's session on a mixed note amid concerns about potential new tariffs on EU goods proposed by President Donald Trump. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 142.30 points (0.32%) to close at 44,342.19, while the S&P 500 slipped marginally by 0.01% to 6,296.79. The Nasdaq Composite inched up 10.01 points (0.05%) to finish at 20,895.66. For the week, the S&P 500 added 0.59%, the Nasdaq rose 1.5%, and the Dow dipped 0.07%.

Key Domestic Triggers to Watch

The investors will closely monitor several factors this week: progress on the US-India trade agreement, potential US tariff updates, Q1 earnings reports, fresh IPO listings, foreign institutional investment flows, and global macroeconomic data.

Also Read: Weekly Market Recap: Market on a Roller Coaster Ride, Nifty 50 and Sensex Ended Lower 

Indian Market Recap

On Friday, Indian markets witnessed a broad-based sell-off, reflecting subdued investor sentiment. The Sensex plunged 501.51 points, or 0.61%, to settle at 81,757.73, while the Nifty 50 declined 143.05 points, or 0.57%, to close at 24,968.40.

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