Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Thursday, tracking positive signals from GIFT Nifty and mixed trends across Asian markets.
Investor sentiment is expected to remain focused on global developments, including crude oil prices, movements in the US dollar, and geopolitical developments in West Asia.
Market participants will also monitor foreign institutional investor activity and ongoing corporate earnings announcements for fresh direction.
GIFT Nifty was trading 0.62% higher at 23,577 during early trade on Thursday, indicating a strong start for domestic equity markets.
The upbeat trend in GIFT Nifty suggests that Indian indices could extend gains after snapping a four-session losing streak in the previous session.
Indian equity benchmarks ended Wednesday’s session in positive territory.
The Sensex gained 50 points, or 0.07%, to close at 74,608, while the Nifty 50 advanced 33 points, or 0.14%, to settle at 23,412.
The recovery came after four consecutive sessions of declines, supported by selective buying across key sectors.
Asian markets traded on a mixed note on Thursday, with investors assessing regional economic cues and global market trends.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.27%, although the broader Topix index slipped 0.23%. South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.38%, while the small-cap Kosdaq climbed 1.31%.
Meanwhile, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.16%, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors.
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US stock markets ended on a mixed note on May 13, with technology shares continuing to support the broader market.
The S&P 500 rose 0.58% to close at a record 7,444.25, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.2% to settle at 26,402.34.
However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 67.36 points, or 0.14%, to finish at 49,693.20.
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar against a basket of six major currencies, was marginally lower at 98.46 on Thursday morning.
The index measures the relative strength of the US dollar against currencies including the British Pound, Euro, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, Swedish Krona, and Canadian Dollar.
Crude oil prices traded slightly higher in early Thursday trade amid ongoing geopolitical concerns and supply-related developments.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 0.17% to $101.56 per barrel, while Brent crude gained 0.06% to trade at $107.07 per barrel.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the Indian market on May 13, offloading shares worth Rs 4,703 crore.
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), however, provided support by purchasing shares worth Rs 5,869 crore.
Indian markets are expected to open with positive momentum on Thursday, aided by strong GIFT Nifty indications and stable global cues. Investors are likely to stay focused on crude oil prices, foreign fund flows, earnings announcements, and developments in global markets for further direction throughout the trading session.
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Published on: May 14, 2026, 8:19 AM IST
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