Gift Nifty Trades Lower on June 17: How Indian Market Likely to Open?

On June 17, 2025, the Indian stock market is expected to begin the trading session on a subdued note, influenced by mixed signals from global markets. Benchmark indices — the Sensex and Nifty 50 — are likely to see a weaker opening, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.

Gift Nifty Today

Early trends from the Gift Nifty point towards a soft start for Indian equities. At 08:05 AM, the Gifty Nifty was hovering around the 24,960.50, trading at a discount of ~20 points compared to the Nifty futures' previous close, hinting at muted momentum.

Global Market Overview

Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remained in focus. Investors tracked developments in the Israel-Iran conflict, with reports suggesting Tehran's willingness to engage in talks, offering a glimmer of hope for de-escalation.

Attention also turned to the Bank of Japan's upcoming policy decision, with markets largely expecting the central bank to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 0.5%, as it concludes its two-day meeting.

As of the latest data:

• Japan’s Nikkei edged up 0.35%
• Topix was marginally higher with a positive bias
• South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.40%
• Australia’s ASX 200 traded flat

Indian Stock Market on June 16

On Monday, domestic markets delivered strong gains. The Nifty 50 climbed 227.90 points (0.92%) to close at 24,946.50, breaching the 24,900 level for the first time. Meanwhile, the Sensex advanced 677.55 points (0.84%), ending the session at 81,796.15, buoyed by broad-based buying across sectors.

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Institutional Flow

On June 16, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers, offloading equities worth ₹2,287.69 crore. In contrast, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued their buying spree, infusing ₹5,607.64 crore into the markets, providing crucial support to the rally.

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