Gift Nifty Today: Indian Market Set for Muted Start Amid Mixed Global Cues

The Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a cautious note on Tuesday, taking cues from a mixed performance across global markets. While sentiment remains generally positive in Asia following the 90-day extension of the US-China tariff truce, global signals offer little clarity for a strong directional move.

GIFT Nifty Trades Lower

Early trends from the GIFT Nifty suggest a subdued opening for domestic markets. The index was trading around the 24,595 mark, implying a marginal discount of nearly 32 points compared to the previous close of Nifty futures.

Asian Markets Review

Asian stocks were trading higher in early deals, mirroring Wall Street’s strength. Investor sentiment improved after US inflation data raised hopes for a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve as early as next month.

Wall Street Rally: New Record Highs

US equity indices ended Tuesday at record highs, driven by optimism that inflation is cooling. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% in July on a monthly basis, with annual inflation slightly under market expectations, fueling market hopes of a dovish Fed.

• Dow Jones: +483.52 points (1.10%) at 44,458.61
• S&P 500: +72.31 points (1.13%) at 6,445.76
• Nasdaq Composite: +296.50 points (1.39%) at 21,681.90

Institutional Activity: FIIs Sell, DIIs Buy

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) extended their selling streak for the second consecutive day, offloading equities worth ₹3,398 crore on August 12. Meanwhile, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remained net buyers, pumping in ₹3,507 crore during the session.

Also Read: FIIs and DIIs Boost Stakes in Nifty 50 Stocks in June 2025: Asian Paints, Zomato, Cipla and More

Indian Market Recap: Strong Gains on Monday

Indian equities posted robust gains on Monday, buoyed by broad-based buying and short covering. The Sensex surged 746.29 points (0.93%) to end at 80,604.08, while the Nifty 50 climbed 221.75 points (0.91%) to close at 24,585.05.

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