GIFT Nifty Gains Amid Positive Asian Market Cues; Infosys, Wipro Set to Announce Q2 Earnings

Indian equity markets are expected to open higher on Thursday, October 16, 2025, supported by positive global cues and gains in the GIFT Nifty futures. The session is also expected to witness volatility as traders await the weekly expiry of derivatives contracts.

GIFT Nifty Signals a Positive Start

GIFT Nifty futures were trading around the 25,451 level, showing a premium of nearly 26 points from the previous close of Nifty futures. This indicates a positive start for Indian benchmark indices. As of 08:53 IST, the index moved within a narrow range of 25,440.00 to 25,473.00, suggesting early market stability.

Over the past 52 weeks, GIFT Nifty has fluctuated between 21,827.00 and 25,805.00, reflecting steady participation and investor confidence in the broader market. The movement also hints at renewed optimism following recent consolidations across global markets.

Global Market Overview

Asian markets traded in the green on Thursday, taking cues from Wall Street’s positive close overnight. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.95 per cent, South Korea’s Kospi advanced 1.09 per cent, and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.16 per cent. The rally in global equities was largely supported by strong quarterly results from major US banks, which lifted investor sentiment despite underlying trade uncertainties.

On Wall Street, the S&P 500 closed 0.40 per cent higher, the Nasdaq rose 0.66 per cent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped slightly by 0.04 per cent. Meanwhile, investors are awaiting key economic releases from the UK and the US, including GDP, industrial production, and jobless claims data.

Domestic Institutional Activity

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers, purchasing shares worth ₹161.84 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) also recorded net purchases of ₹4,492.26 crore on October 15. This continued institutional participation highlights steady confidence in Indian equities amid global market volatility.

Key Corporate Updates

Market participants are closely watching major Q2 results scheduled for release today from leading companies such as Infosys, Wipro, Nestle India, LTIMindtree, JSW Infrastructure, Metro Brands, Indian Bank, Eternal, Jio Financial Services, and Waaree Energies. These earnings announcements are likely to influence short-term market sentiment and guide investor expectations.

Commodity Watch

Crude oil prices edged higher in early trading. Brent crude rose 0.89 per cent to $62.46 per barrel, while US WTI crude gained 0.93 per cent to $58.81 per barrel, driven by steady demand expectations.

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Conclusion

With GIFT Nifty trading higher and Asian markets showing strength, Indian equities are likely to open on a firm note. However, volatility may persist as investors react to earnings releases and global economic updates throughout the day.

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