Gift Nifty Today: Sensex and Nifty Set for a Steady Opening Amid Positive Global Cues

The benchmark Indian equity indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open on a steady to positive note on Friday, supported by firm global cues and stability across key asset classes. 

Investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as markets monitor geopolitical developments, particularly the ongoing two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, alongside macroeconomic signals from the United States. 

In the previous session on April 9, domestic markets ended sharply lower. The NSE Nifty 50 declined 222 points, or 0.93%, to close at 23,775, while the BSE Sensex dropped 931 points, or 1.20%, to settle at 76,632. 

Gift Nifty Signals Positive Start 

Gift Nifty was trading near the 23,945 mark, up 61 points or 0.26%, indicating a likely positive but subdued opening for domestic indices. 

Asian Markets Trade Higher 

Asian equities opened on a firm note, with investors closely tracking geopolitical stability. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 1.65%, while South Korea’s Kospi advanced 1.68% and the Kosdaq rose 1.14%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng futures also indicated a positive bias. 

US Markets Rally Strongly 

Wall Street ended sharply higher in the previous session after easing geopolitical tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,325.46 points, or 2.85%, to close at 47,909.92.  

The S&P 500 climbed 2.51% to 6,782.81, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.80% to 22,635.00. 

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US Economic Growth Slows 

The US economy showed signs of slowing momentum, with real GDP growth for the fourth quarter coming in at 0.5%, a significant drop from 4.4% growth recorded in the third quarter of 2025. 

Crude Oil Remains Stable 

Crude oil prices remained largely steady. West Texas Intermediate crude traded slightly lower at $98.45 per barrel, while Brent crude hovered around $96.64, reflecting balanced demand-supply dynamics. 

FII and DII Activity 

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers of equities worth ₹1,830.75 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) provided support with net purchases of ₹1,204.54 crore in the previous session. 

Currency Market Update 

The US Dollar Index edged higher by 0.08% to 98.91. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee weakened slightly by 0.08% to close at 92.66 against the US dollar. 

Conclusion 

Stable global cues, easing geopolitical tensions and positive signals from Gift Nifty suggest a steady start for Indian markets, although investors are likely to remain cautious amid macroeconomic uncertainties. 

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