Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Wednesday, tracking subdued sentiment across global markets. Overnight weakness in US equities and broad-based losses in Asia are expected to weigh on domestic investor sentiment.
The GIFT Nifty was trading around 24,963 in early trade, nearly 70 points below the Nifty futures’ previous close, signalling a likely negative start for Indian indices.
US markets closed mostly in the red on Tuesday, led by a sharp decline in technology stocks. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.46% to 21,314.95, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.59% to 6,411.37. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended almost flat, inching up 10.45 points to close at 44,922.27.
Markets in Asia followed Wall Street’s lead, opening weaker as investors digested trade data from Japan and concerns over global tech valuations. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 1.32%, Topix was down 0.31%, South Korea’s Kospi lost 1.26%, and the Kosdaq tumbled 1.77%. Early indicators point to a soft start for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index as well.
On Tuesday, Indian markets extended their winning streak, with benchmark indices closing higher for the fourth session in a row.
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In a significant diplomatic move, India and China have agreed to resume direct flight services and enhance bilateral trade and investment ties. This includes reopening border trade at three designated points and easing visa procedures to promote greater connectivity and economic engagement.
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Published on: Aug 20, 2025, 7:52 AM IST
Sachin Gupta
Sachin Gupta is a Content Writer with 6+ years of experience in the stock market, including global markets like the US, Canada, and Australia. At Angel One, Sachin specialises in creating financial content that simplifies complex market trends. Sachin holds a Master's in Commerce, specialising in Economics.
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