India’s benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50 are expected to open higher on Friday, tracking global cues.
The Gift Nifty traded near the 24,883 level, about 55 points above Nifty futures’ previous close, pointing to a positive opening for Indian indices.
Asian markets gained on Friday after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing tariffs on Japanese auto imports. Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 0.97%, while the Topix rose 0.86%. South Korea’s Kospi inched up 0.27% and Kosdaq gained 0.35%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng futures indicated a weaker start.
Wall Street closed higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 notching a record high. The Dow Jones gained 350.06 points, or 0.77%, to 45,621.29, the S&P 500 climbed 53.82 points, or 0.83%, to 6,502.08, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 209.97 points, or 0.98%, to 21,707.69.
Trump formalised the US-Japan trade agreement, slashing tariffs on Japanese autos to 15% from 27.5%. Several other goods will also see tariff rates capped at 15%, easing trade tensions.
On Thursday, Indian indices ended with modest gains, supported by optimism around GST reforms, though concerns over persistent US tariffs capped momentum.
The Sensex advanced 150.30 points, or 0.19%, to close at 80,718.01, while the Nifty 50 added 19.25 points, or 0.08%, to settle at 24,734.30.
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With Gift Nifty pointing to a firm start and global markets trading in the green, Indian equities may see positive momentum today, though trade and tariff updates will remain in focus.
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Published on: Sep 5, 2025, 8:17 AM IST
Nikitha Devi
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