On Aug 8, 2025, Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a subdued note amid mixed global market cues and persistent investor concerns over potential US tariff hikes on Indian goods, which continue to dampen market sentiment.
In the early trade, the Gift Nifty was trading near 24,651, approximately 22 points below the previous Nifty futures close, hinting at a mildly negative start for domestic benchmarks.
Asian markets presented a mixed picture in early trade. Japan led the gains, with the Nikkei 225 surging 1.93% and the broader Topix index hitting a record high with a 1.42% rise. Meanwhile, South Korea’s Kospi edged down 0.25%, though the Kosdaq added 0.65%. Futures for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng suggested a weaker start.
On Wall Street, the major US indices closed with a mixed performance overnight. The Nasdaq Composite reached a fresh record, gaining 0.35% to close at 21,242.70. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 224.48 points (0.51%) to settle at 43,968.64, while the S&P 500 dipped slightly by 5.06 points (0.08%) to 6,340.00.
Domestic Market Recap
Back home, Indian equities closed Thursday’s session with marginal gains, buoyed by late-session buying, despite ongoing concerns around US-India trade tensions and their economic implications.
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In a notable reshuffle, MSCI has added Swiggy, Vishal Mega Mart, Waaree Energies India, and Hitachi Energy India to the MSCI India Index, which forms a part of the MSCI Global Standard Index. Meanwhile, Sona BLW Precision Forgings and Thermax have been removed from the index.
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Published on: Aug 8, 2025, 8:01 AM IST
Sachin Gupta
Sachin Gupta is a Content Writer with 6+ years of experience in the stock market, including global markets like the US, Canada, and Australia. At Angel One, Sachin specialises in creating financial content that simplifies complex market trends. Sachin holds a Master's in Commerce, specialising in Economics.
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