Gift Nifty in Green; Sensex and Nifty 50 Likely to Open Positively on September 1

India’s benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50 are likely to open slightly higher on Monday, supported by Gift Nifty’s gains, even as global market sentiment remains mixed. Investors continue to watch India-China relations and the impact of Trump’s tariff measures.

Gift Nifty Today

The Gift Nifty was trading near the 24,611 level, about 43 points above Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a mildly positive start for domestic indices.

Asian Market Overview

Asian markets traded weak as investors assessed the U.S. federal appeals court ruling on reciprocal tariffs. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.87%, the Kospi dropped 0.41%, and the Kosdaq fell 0.74%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng futures, however, pointed to a stronger opening.

Wall Street Insights

U.S. markets ended lower on Friday as inflation data reflected tariff-driven price pressures. The Dow slipped 0.20% to 45,544.88, the S&P 500 fell 0.64% to 6,460.26, and the Nasdaq declined 1.15% to 21,455.55. Still, August closed on a positive note, with the S&P 500 up 1.9%, the Dow up 3.2%, and the Nasdaq up 1.6%.

Domestic Market Recap

On Friday, Indian equities fell for the third straight session, with the Sensex dropping 270.92 points (-0.34%) to close at 79,809.65 and the Nifty50 losing 74.05 points (-0.30%) to settle at 24,426.85.

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Conclusion

Despite global uncertainties and tariff concerns, Gift Nifty’s premium signals a positive start for Indian markets, suggesting a possible rebound.

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