Gift Nifty Rises to 54 pts on August 5, 2025: How Is the Indian Stock Market Likely to Open Today?

Indian equity markets are likely to open on a positive note on August 5, 2025, as suggested by Gift Nifty futures trading higher at 24,761 at 8:15 AM. Investor sentiment may remain cautious amid geopolitical tensions but buoyed by positive global cues and the ongoing RBI policy meeting.

India-US Trade Tensions Rise Over Oil Imports

Market watchers will be closely tracking geopolitical developments after US President Donald Trump announced plans to substantially raise tariffs on Indian goods in response to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil.

In response, New Delhi criticised the move as "unjustified" and stated that it would implement measures to safeguard its national interests.

MPC Meeting in Focus

Attention remains centered on the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, which runs from August 4 to August 6.

Asia-Pacific Markets Extend Gains on Wall Street Cue

Asian markets traded in the green, taking cues from a rebound on Wall Street. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.43%, Australia’s ASX 200 climbed 1.14%, China’s CSI 300 gained 0.33%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was up 0.29%, and South Korea’s KOSPI jumped 1.49%, reflecting widespread optimism across the region.

Wall Street Ends Higher 

US equity benchmarks posted gains on Monday as investors digested corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.34%, the S&P 500 advanced 1.47%, and the Nasdaq Composite surged 1.95%.

Indian Market Recap: August 4

On Monday, Indian indices ended in the green amid mixed global signals. The BSE Sensex climbed 418.81 points (0.52%) to close at 81,018.72, while the Nifty 50 advanced 157.40 points (0.64%) to end the session at 24,722.75.

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Conclusion

Domestic markets are expected to remain volatile in the near term amid global trade tensions and key policy developments. Investors may continue to track macroeconomic data, central bank actions, and geopolitical signals to gauge market direction.

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