Gift Nifty Today: How Indian Stock Market Likely to Open on July 23?

On July 23, 2025, Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a higher note, taking cues from positive sentiment across global markets.

Gift Nifty Signals Strong Opening

Gift Nifty futures were trading around 25,162, indicating a potential gap-up opening for Indian indices. This marks a premium of approximately 68 points over the previous Nifty futures close, suggesting bullish sentiment ahead of the session.

Global Cues Lift Investor Sentiment

Asian equities were trading in the green following the announcement of a significant US-Japan trade agreement. In the US, Wall Street ended Tuesday’s session on a mixed note, but the S&P 500 managed to notch a fresh all-time closing high, signaling resilience in investor confidence.

Asian Markets Rally on Trade Deal Hopes

Markets across Asia saw notable gains after US President Donald Trump revealed a "massive" trade agreement with Japan. Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 2%, and the broader Topix index climbed 1.87%, buoyed by strong performances in auto stocks such as Toyota, Nissan, and Honda. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.89%, while the Kosdaq added 0.22%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng futures also pointed to a firm start.

Wall Street Ends Mixed; S&P 500 Hits New High

US markets saw mixed action on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.40% to 44,502.44, while the S&P 500 gained a modest 0.06% to close at a record high of 6,309.62. On the other hand, the tech-heavy Nasdaq slipped 0.39%, settling at 20,892.69.

Domestic Markets Recap

On Tuesday, domestic indices closed a volatile session marginally lower. The BSE Sensex dipped 13.53 points, or 0.02%, to finish at 82,186.81. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty 50 declined by 29.80 points, or 0.12%, ending the day at 25,060.90.

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US-Japan Trade Pact Details

According to Reuters, President Trump confirmed a comprehensive trade agreement between the US and Japan. The deal includes a reduction in tariffs on US imports from Japan, notably lowering auto tariffs from 25% to 15%. Trump also stated that the agreement would involve approximately $550 billion in Japanese investment into the US economy.

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