Gift Nifty Signals Positive Start for Sensex and Nifty 50 on Jan 28, 2026

The Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open on a positive note on Wednesday, building on the gains from the previous session after optimism around the India–EU free trade agreement.

Gift Nifty Today

On 28 Jan 2026, Gift Nifty signaled a strong start for domestic markets. It was trading near the 25,445 level, around 62 points higher than the previous close of Nifty futures, indicating bullish cues for the opening trade.

Asian Markets Turn Cautious

Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday, as South Korean indices scaled record highs. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.79% and the Topix declined 0.97%, while South Korea’s Kospi rose 1.27% and the Kosdaq jumped 1.55%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index futures pointed to a positive opening.

Domestic Market Recap

On Tuesday, Indian markets closed firmly in the green following the announcement of the India–EU FTA, which boosted investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex climbed 319.78 points, or 0.39%, to end at 81,857.48, while the NSE Nifty 50advanced 126.75 points, or 0.51%, to settle at 25,175.40.

Global Market Highlights

In the US, Wall Street ended mixed overnight ahead of key megacap earnings. The S&P 500 extended its winning streak for the fifth consecutive session and touched an intraday record high. The Dow Jones slipped 0.83%, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 closed higher by 0.91% and 0.41%, respectively.

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Conclusion

Positive global cues, strong Gift Nifty indications, and optimism surrounding the India–EU trade deal suggest a firm opening for Indian markets, though mixed Asian trends may cap sharp upside during the session.

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