The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Friday, buoyed by strong global cues and improving domestic sentiment amid expectations of an imminent India–US trade agreement.
Asian equities advanced in early trade, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street after confirmation of a forthcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping lifted investor confidence.
On Thursday, Indian markets extended their winning streak for the sixth consecutive session, closing modestly higher. The Sensex climbed 130.06 points (0.15%) to end at 84,556.40, while the Nifty 50 added 22.80 points (0.09%) to close at 25,891.40.
The Gift Nifty was trading near the 26,033 mark, reflecting a premium of around 56 points over the Nifty futures’ previous close, signaling a positive start for Indian equities.
Asian shares traded higher on Friday, mirroring the positive momentum from the US session. The White House’s confirmation of the Trump–Xi meeting next week boosted optimism around potential progress in trade relations between the world’s two largest economies.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 1.18%, and the Topix index advanced 0.39%. South Korea’s Kospi jumped 1.58%, while the Kosdaq rose 0.92%. Futures linked to Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also pointed to a stronger open.
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US markets closed higher on Thursday, supported by gains in technology shares and despite a mixed set of corporate earnings.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 144.20 points (0.31%) to 46,734.61, while the S&P 500 added 39.03 points (0.58%) to close at 6,738.43. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 201.40 points (0.89%) to finish at 22,941.80.
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Published on: Oct 24, 2025, 8:06 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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