India’s benchmark equity indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open on a stronger note on Thursday, supported by positive signals from global markets.
Asian equities were trading in the green, mirroring the upbeat sentiment on Wall Street, where US indices extended their rally overnight amid growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut.
On Wednesday, domestic markets staged a robust rebound with widespread buying across sectors. The Nifty 50 finished well above the 26,200 mark while the Sensex logged a sharp gain of 1,022.50 points, or 1.21%, settling at 85,609.51. The Nifty 50 rose 320.50 points, or 1.24%, to close at 26,205.30.
Gift Nifty futures were hovering near 26,430, trading at a premium of around 49 points to the previous Nifty futures close, hinting at a positive opening for Indian benchmark indices.
Asian stocks advanced on Thursday, buoyed by the Fed-driven rally in the US. Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 1.42%, accompanied by a 0.64% uptick in the Topix. South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.05%, while the Kosdaq rose 0.39%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index edged up 0.12%, and China’s CSI 300 hovered near flat territory.
US markets closed higher on Wednesday, led by strength in technology stocks, as traders increased their bets on a potential Fed rate cut in December. The Dow advanced 314.67 points (0.67%) to finish at 47,427.12. The S&P 500 gained 46.73 points (0.69%) to 6,812.61, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 189.10 points (0.82%) to 23,214.69.
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The International Monetary Fund expects India’s GDP to grow 6.6% in FY26. According to the IMF, the country’s GST reforms should help mitigate the impact of the 50% tariffs imposed by the US. It also noted that India’s economic momentum remains strong, with FY25 growth at 6.5% and a robust 7.8% expansion in the first quarter of FY26.
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Published on: Nov 27, 2025, 8:22 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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