Gift Nifty Trades Flat: What to Expect from the Indian Stock Market?

On Friday, May 30, 2025, India’s benchmark equity indices — the Sensex and Nifty 50 — are expected to open on a weaker note on the face of subdued global cues and cautious investor sentiment.

Gift Nifty Today

At 07:55 AM, the Gift Nifty is hovering around the 24,950 level, — about 16 points higher than the Gift Nifty futures’ previous close, suggesting a muted start for Indian equities.

Global Market Sentiment

Asia

Asian equities are trading lower on Friday, weighed down by investor concerns following a U.S. court ruling that temporarily reinstated former President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.

• Nikkei 225 fell 1.55%
• Topix declined 1%
• Kospi slipped 0.4%, and Kosdaq shed 0.44%
• Hang Seng futures also pointed to a softer open

Wall Street Overview

U.S. markets ended Thursday on a positive note, buoyed by investor optimism after an appeals court reinstated significant portions of Trump-era tariffs.

• Dow Jones gained 117.03 points (0.28%) to 42,215.73
• S&P 500 rose 23.62 points (0.40%) to 5,912.17
• Nasdaq Composite added 74.93 points (0.39%) to 19,175.87

Trump Tariff Ruling

In a major legal development, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington temporarily reinstated broad reciprocal tariffs initiated under President Trump. The move pauses a lower court’s ruling while the appeal process is ongoing, injecting fresh uncertainty into global trade dynamics.

US Jobless Claims Update

In the labour market, initial jobless claims in the U.S. climbed to 2,40,000 for the week ending May 24, exceeding economists' forecasts of 2,30,000. The data points to a potential uptick in unemployment, adding complexity to the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.

How Market Thursday Market Recap

Despite global uncertainties, the Indian stock market ended in positive territory on Thursday, thanks to late-session buying in select blue-chip stocks.

• Sensex rose by 320.70 points (0.39%) to close at 81,633.02
• Nifty 50 climbed 81.15 points (0.33%) to settle at 24,833.60

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