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

On Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025, the Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to begin on a subdued note, amid mixed signals from global markets.

While most Asian markets were trading in the green, fueled by a fresh extension in the US-China tariff truce, Wall Street ended lower overnight, reflecting investor caution.

Gift Nifty Points to Soft Opening

Gift Nifty was trading around the 24,580 mark, nearly 47 points below the previous close of Nifty futures, indicating a muted start for Indian markets.

Asian Markets Rally

Asian equities saw a strong start on Tuesday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 2% to scale a new record high, while the broader Topix index advanced 0.74%. South Korea’s Kospi added 0.93%, and the Kosdaq edged up 0.4%. However, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng futures hinted at a weaker open.

The rally in Asian markets comes after Washington and Beijing agreed to extend their existing trade truce, helping ease geopolitical concerns for now.

Wall Street Ends Lower

US markets ended Monday in the red as investors reacted cautiously to developments in US-China trade relations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 200.52 points (0.45%) to close at 43,975.09. The S&P 500 declined 16 points (0.25%) to 6,373.45, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 64.62 points (0.3%) to finish at 21,385.40.

US-China Tariff Truce Extended

In a key geopolitical development, the US and China agreed to extend their tariff truce for another 90 days. US President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he had signed an executive order delaying the hike in tariffs until 12:01 a.m. EST on November 10. All other terms of the agreement will remain unchanged.

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Indian Market Saw Strong Finish on Monday

On Monday, Aug 11, 2025, the domestic markets staged a sharp recovery, driven by broad-based buying and short covering. The Sensex jumped 746.29 points, or 0.93%, to close at 80,604.08, while the Nifty 50 climbed 221.75 points, or 0.91%, to settle at 24,585.05.

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