Gift Nifty Signals Weak Opening for Sensex and Nifty 50 on Jan 30, 2026

India’s benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open on a weaker note on Friday amid mixed global cues and cautious sentiment ahead of the Union Budget 2026.

Asian markets traded mostly higher, even as US equities closed largely lower overnight due to selling pressure in technology stocks.

Gift Nifty Today

On 30 Jan 2026, Gift Niftywas trading near the 25,464 level, around 71 points lower than the previous close of Nifty futures, signalling a negative start for Indian equity indices.

Asian Markets Turn Cautious

In Asia, markets edged higher after US President Donald Trump said he would announce his nominee for the next Federal Reserve chair later today. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.25% and the Topix rose 0.58%. South Korea’s Kospi jumped 1.23%, while the Kosdaq climbed 0.99%. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index futures pointed to a lower opening.

Domestic Market Recap

On Thursday, the domestic equity market extended its winning streak for a third straight session after the Economic Survey 2026 indicated that the Indian economy remains resilient despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. The BSE Sensex advanced 221.69 points, or 0.27%, to close at 82,566.37, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 76.15 points, or 0.30%, to settle at 25,418.90.

Global Market Highlights

Overnight on Wall Street, US markets ended mostly in the red, dragged down by weakness in technology stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 55.96 points, or 0.11%, to close at 49,071.56, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.13% to 6,969.01. The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.72%, settling at 23,685.12.

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Conclusion

Overall market sentiment remains cautious ahead of the Union Budget 2026, with mixed global cues adding to uncertainty. The negative signal from Gift Nifty suggests that Indian benchmark indices may start the session under pressure despite recent gains.

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