Gift Nifty Above 25,080 Signals Steady Start for Sensex and Nifty 50 on September 11

India’s benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50 are expected to begin Thursday’s session on a subdued note, tracking mixed signals from global equities. On Wednesday, domestic markets advanced on optimism surrounding a potential India–US trade deal.

Gift Nifty Today

The Gift Nifty was trading near the 25,088 level, about 16 points above the Nifty futures’ previous close, signalling a mildly positive start for Indian equities.

Asian Market Overview

Asian equities opened mixed on Thursday, mirroring overnight moves on Wall Street. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.73%, while the Topix added 0.09%. South Korea’s Kospi advanced 0.67% and the Kosdaq gained 0.2%, whereas futures pointed to a weaker start for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index.

Wall Street Insights

US markets ended mixed on Wednesday. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, supported by softer-than-expected inflation data that boosted hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. The Dow Jones slipped 0.48% to 45,490.92, the S&P 500 rose 0.30% to 6,532.04, while the Nasdaq edged up 0.03% to 21,886.06.

Domestic Market Recap

On Wednesday, the Sensex gained 323.83 points (0.40%) to close at 81,425.15, while the Nifty 50 rose 104.50 points (0.42%) to finish at 24,973.10.

Oracle Soars on Cloud Outlook

Oracle shares surged 36% after the company projected robust long-term revenue growth in its cloud business. The stock jumped to $328.33, marking its biggest one-day percentage gain since 1992, pushing its valuation to $922 billion, overtaking Eli Lilly, JPMorgan Chase, and Walmart.

Sebi Relaxes FPI Rules

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) eased compliance norms for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) investing exclusively in government securities under the fully accessible route. Such investors will be exempt from disclosing investor group details and certain reporting requirements.

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Conclusion

Indian equities are set for a flat-to-positive start amid global market cues. While optimism over US rate cuts and Oracle’s surge lifts sentiment, investors will watch FPI rule changes and trade deal developments for market direction.

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