Gift Nifty Today: Indian Markets Set for Higher Open Amid Global Market Rally

On October 20, 2025, the Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are poised for a positive start following strong cues from global markets. Investor sentiment will also be shaped by the Q2 earnings of major index constituents,  including Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank.

Gift Nifty Signals Strong Start

Gift Nifty futures were trading around the 25,983 mark early on October 20, indicating a gap-up opening for Indian indices, with a premium of nearly 225 points over the previous Nifty futures close.

Global Market Overview

Asian equities extended gains, buoyed by optimism around corporate earnings as the earnings season gains momentum. Japan led the rally, with the Nikkei 225 soaring 2.6% to an all-time high, and the Topix rising 1.9%. South Korea’s Kospi edged up 0.36%, while the Kosdaq advanced 1.13%. Futures on Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also pointed to a higher open.

In the US, Wall Street ended last week on a strong note as investor confidence was lifted by positive developments in US-China trade relations. The Dow Jones gained 238.37 points (0.52%) to close at 46,190.61, the S&P 500 rose 34.94 points (0.53%) to 6,664.01, and the Nasdaq advanced 117.44 points (0.52%) to finish at 22,679.98.

Domestic Market Recap

On Friday, Indian markets extended their winning streak for the third consecutive session. Both benchmark indices touched fresh 52-week highs during the day. The Sensex climbed 484.53 points (0.58%) to settle at 83,952.19, while the Nifty 50 added 124.55 points (0.49%) to close at 25,709.85.

Also Read: Is Stock Market (NSE & BSE) Open Today, October 20, 2025?

Key Triggers for the Week Ahead

Markets will closely watch several critical catalysts this week:

• Ongoing Q2 earnings announcements from key corporates
• Foreign portfolio investment (FPI) flows
• Domestic and global macroeconomic data releases
• Progress on the India-US trade agreement
• Updates on US-China trade negotiations

US-China Trade Tensions

President Trump downplayed the likelihood of enforcing 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, stating such a move wouldn't be sustainable. He expressed optimism that relations with China would stabilise ahead of his scheduled meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea in two weeks.

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