Oil prices rose to around USD 105 per barrel after Iran denied any talks with the US.
Today's market activity marks the heaviest fortnightly selling in 17 months and dragging the Nifty 50 to its worst fortnight since the COVID-19-led rout in March 2020
Crude oil has emerged as the central driver of market sentiment. Higher oil prices pose particular risks for India, as they could widen the trade deficit and revive inflationary pressures. GIFT Nifty futures were indicating a negative start for domestic equities today.
GIFT Nifty Today: Sensex, Nifty stare at a gap down start on Monday, with GIFT Nifty shedding over 200 points from its last close. A risk-off wave swept across global markets after escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran pushed crude oil prices sharply higher.
The India-US trade deal has ignited a 2.87% jump in Gift Nifty, setting the stage for a potential short squeeze as foreign investors scramble to cover near-record short positions amid renewed market optimism
US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India on Monday, reducing the tariff rate on Indian goods to 18 percent from 50 percent, on the condition that India should stop buying Russian oil and lower trade barriers.
Indian markets are set for a strong gap-up open on November 26, boosted by rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and supportive global cues.
This steady increase in participation and liquidity has established GIFT Nifty as a key global gateway for trading Indian index derivatives, the NSE International Exchange based out of GIFT City said in a statement.
Indian equities set to open higher as global markets rally; investors eye Fed rate decision and big tech earnings for direction.
The initiative to launch 0DTE option contracts has raised eyebrows among traders, particularly given ongoing discussions surrounding the potential phasing out of weekly expiries in favour of longer-dated contracts
NSE IFSC will introduce zero-day-to-expiry (0DTE) options contracts on the Nifty 50 index starting October 13, 2025.
Markets eye flat opening as global cues stay mixed; US shutdown worries loom large.
Indian equities are set to extend their winning run, with Nifty hovering near a three-month high and technical charts pointing to further upside.
Sensex and Nifty are set to extend gains on September 17, tracking upbeat sentiment from positive US-India trade developments and in anticipation of the US Federal Reserve’s policy outcome.
Indian equities are set for a muted start on September 16, with GIFT Nifty hinting at a flat-to-negative open as weekly F&O expiry looms
After an eight-day winning streak, Nifty may start the week on a subdued note with GIFT Nifty pointing to a tepid opening. With US Federal Reserve’s rate decision and progress on US-India trade talks in focus, global cues remain mixed.
The order, which takes effect August 27, was issued in response to what Trump described as India’s “unfair trade practices” and continued purchases of Russian oil.
Trump in a post to Truth Social said India had tariffs that were 'among the highest in the World, and they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary Trade Barriers of any Country'.
GIFT Nifty recorded the highest-ever monthly turnover of $102.35 billion (around Rs 8.76 lakh crore) with 2.10 million contracts during May
In the previous session, FIIs extended their selling streak for the second straight session on Tuesday, offloading equities worth Rs 10,016 crore.
FIIs continued to be net buyers in Indian cash markets for the fifth straight session
Analysts pointed out that Trump’s unpredictable trade policy lacks the stability needed to draw investors back to riskier assets
All three major indices on Wall Street drifted into the red, surrendering a portion of the impressive gains from the prior session
Gift Nifty futures edged up on Wednesday, signaling a positive start for Indian markets after Tuesday’s sharp sell-off. Global cues remain mixed as Wall Street digested Fed Chair Jerome Powell's neutral stance on rate cuts, while investors await the crucial Modi-Trump meeting.
Trump Tariffs: While Trump postponed the 25 percent import tariff on Canada and Mexico, uncertainty persists over the tariffs on China. He revealed plans for discussions with Chinese officials, raising hopes for a possible reprieve, but the outcome remains uncertain.