Gift Nifty Today: Indian Markets Likely to Open Lower Amid Global Weakness

On October 30, 2025, the Indian stock market is expected to start the session on a weaker note, tracking losses in global markets following the latest US Federal Reserve policy decision. Investors are also keeping an eye on the anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping scheduled later today.

Gift Nifty Indicates a Soft Start

The early indicators point to a soft start today as Gift Nifty was trading around 26,160, a discount of nearly 78 points from Nifty futures’ previous close, suggesting a mildly negative opening for domestic indices.

Global Markets

Asian markets traded mostly lower on Thursday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled that a rate cut in December is not a “foregone conclusion.” This came after the US Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected.

In the US, equity indices ended mixed overnight. The Nasdaq Composite hit another record closing high, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 slipped slightly. The probability of another Fed rate cut in December has eased to around 68%, reflecting investors’ cautious sentiment.

• Dow Jones Industrial Average: down 74.37 points (0.16%) at 47,632.00
• S&P 500: down 0.30 points at 6,890.59
• Nasdaq Composite: up 130.98 points (0.55%) at 23,958.47

Asian Markets

Asian indices showed a mixed performance:

• Nikkei 225: down 0.14%
• Topix: up 0.10%
• Kospi: up 1.01%
• Kosdaq: down 0.10%

Also Read: US Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points: Indian Market to React Cautiously

Domestic Markets

Back home, Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Wednesday. The Sensex gained 368.97 points (0.44%) to close at 84,997.13, while the Nifty 50 advanced 117.70 points (0.45%) to finish at 26,053.90, crossing the 26,000 for the first time.

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