Gift Nifty Trade Lower: Indian Market Expected to Make a Weak Start on July 16

On July 16, 2025, Indian benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50, are poised for a subdued start amid negative cues from global markets.

Gift Nifty Signals Weak Start

Gift Nifty was trading around the 25,174 level in early trade, nearly 91 points below the previous close of Nifty futures, indicating a tepid start for Indian markets.

Asian Market Overview

Investor sentiment across Asia remained cautious following the U.S. inflation report. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.2%, while the broader Topix dipped 0.11%. South Korea’s Kospi lost 0.8%, and the Kosdaq shed 0.56%. However, futures for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index suggested a firmer opening.

Wall Street Performance

U.S. markets ended on a mixed note Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 436.36 points, or 0.98%, to close at 44,023.29. The S&P 500 dropped 24.80 points, or 0.40%, to 6,243.76. In contrast, the Nasdaq Composite eked out a gain of 37.47 points, or 0.18%, to end at a new record of 20,677.80.

U.S. Inflation Update

June’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed a 0.3% monthly increase — the largest gain in five months — following a 0.1% rise in May. On an annual basis, inflation rose to 2.7% in June, up from 2.4% in May. The data came in line with economists’ expectations, according to a Reuters poll, but tempered hopes of aggressive rate cuts by the Fed.

Tuesday’s Market Recap

Breaking a four-day losing streak, Indian equities closed Tuesday on a positive note. The Sensex surged 317.45 points, or 0.39%, to settle at 82,570.91. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 gained 113.50 points, or 0.45%, ending the session at 25,195.80.

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