Gift Nifty Today: Sensex and Nifty Set for Strong Opening as Global Markets Rally on US-Iran Ceasefire

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are poised for a strong opening on Wednesday, supported by positive global cues and easing geopolitical tensions. 

Investor sentiment improved significantly after the United States announced a temporary suspension of military action against Iran, boosting risk appetite across global markets. 

In the previous session on April 7, domestic markets ended on a positive note. The Nifty 50 rose 155 points, or 0.68%, to close at 23,124, while the Sensex gained 510 points, or 0.69%, to settle at 74,616. 

Gift Nifty Signals Strong Gap-Up Start 

Gift Nifty was trading at 23,830 in early trade, up 692.5 points or 2.99%. It touched a high of 23,931.5 and a low of 22,927.5, indicating a strong gap-up opening for the Indian equity markets. 

Earlier reports also indicated a surge of over 770 points in Gift Nifty, reflecting strong bullish sentiment among investors. 

Global Boost from US-Iran Ceasefire 

Global markets rallied after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of planned military action against Iran, just ahead of a key deadline. 

The move came with conditions related to the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran also signalled a halt to its defensive operations, easing immediate geopolitical concerns. 

Asian Markets Rally Broadly 

Asian markets opened sharply higher on Wednesday, tracking the positive developments in global geopolitics. 

Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced 1.79%, while the Topix gained 1.69%. South Korea’s Kospi surged nearly 6%, and the Kosdaq index also posted strong gains of around 5%, reflecting widespread optimism across the region. 

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US Futures Jump Sharply 

US equity futures recorded strong gains, indicating a positive start for Wall Street later in the day. 

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures jumped 967 points, or 2.1%. S&P 500 futures climbed 2.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 2.3%, signalling strong investor confidence. 

Crude Oil Prices Tumble 

Crude oil prices witnessed a sharp decline following the easing of geopolitical tensions. 

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell around 14% to $97.49 per barrel, slipping below the key $100 mark. Brent crude futures dropped 13% to $95.63 per barrel, while COMEX crude prices also corrected significantly. 

Conclusion 

With easing geopolitical tensions, a sharp fall in crude oil prices and strong global market momentum, Indian equities are set for a robust start. Investors will closely monitor further developments on the geopolitical front and global market trends for sustained direction. 

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