Market News: Nifty opened 0.03% up, while Sensex was trading 0.11% up in the pre-opening session
On 7th Oct 2025, Indian markets opened positive with Nifty at 25,085 (+0.03%) & Sensex at 81,883 (+0.11%). Global cues were mixed as Asian markets gained on earnings optimism, while U.S. & European indices slipped on weak data & profit booking.
Indian markets opened positively on 7th October. NIFTY opened 0.03% up at 25,085.30 and SENSEX opened 0.09% up at 81,882.51 in the pre-trading session.
Global cues
- The Asian markets traded with a mixed trend, reflecting optimism over corporate earnings and concerns about a slower economic growth rate in China.
- The U.S. markets traded in the red, driven by concerns over interest rates and profit-booking by investors.
Gift Nifty
- On October 7, 2025, the GIFT Nifty was in the green, reflecting the strength of Asian markets and healthy domestic sector support from the IT and Banking Sectors.
Asian Markets
- The Nikkei 225 gained due to strong corporate earnings and easing domestic economic concerns.
- Hang Seng declined due to China’s lower-than-expected retail sales, industrial output, and factory activity data.
- Taiwan gained from strong rallies in tech stocks and strong semiconductor exports.
US & European Markets
- The U.S. markets were in the red after profit booking from the recent rally, the ongoing government shutdown, and a 4-basis-point rise in treasury yields.
- The overall European markets experienced a decline due to weaker economic data, including PMI, political instability in France, and a rise in the unemployment rate in Germany. Investors are cautious ahead of upcoming policy announcements and corporate earnings.
Commodities
- Crude oil prices rose on signs of steady demand recovery in Asia and on expectations that OPEC+ will maintain its current production throughout the quarter.
- Precious metals, such as gold and silver, inched up on expectations of Fed rate cuts this month and rising industrial demand for silver.
- Natural gas prices increased due to tighter inventories and steady demand for LNG exports as the seasonal buying period begins.
Currency Movements
- The Dollar index rose slightly, retaining its strength amid expectations from the U.S economy to be resilient
- The Dollar remained flat against the rupee due to the RBI’s intervention in the forex market, which involved buying rupees and selling Dollars, thereby helping the rupee stay strong against a firm dollar.
- Both GBP/INR and EUR/INR weakened due to softer economic data from the UK and the Eurozone. The weakening of the euro also reflects the concerns about slowing retail sales and growth across Europe.
Sectors to watch
- Banking & Financials: Banking and Financial stocks will be in focus today with recent lending reforms by the RBI and expectations of strong corporate earnings.
- IT: Global cues and a strong rally in U.S tech stocks may benefit Indian IT Companies.
- Metals: The rise in commodity prices and global demand trends will likely favor the metal sector.
Stocks to watch
- Oil India: Oil India signed an MoU with Mahanagar Gas for exploring opportunities in LNG and emerging clean energy areas.
- LTI Mindtree: LTI Mindtree has entered into a multi-year agreement with a global media and entertainment company.
- NIBE: NIBE received purchase orders worth ₹20.57 crores for the manufacturing and supply of multiple structures from a leading infrastructure and defence company.
- HCL Technologies: HCL Technologies partnered with MIT Media Lab to translate meaningful AI innovation into impactful and scalable solutions.
FII and DII Inflows - 6th October 2025
(The above numbers are in ₹ Cr)
On 6th October, the net inflows were ₹4,722.62 crores. DIIs reflected confidence in Indian markets ahead of Q2 earnings. Meanwhile, FIIs have offloaded due to global uncertainties, such as rising U.S. Treasury yields and increasing crude oil prices, which have also made investors cautious, as it could raise India’s import bill and inflation outlook.
Global Events & Updates
- On October 7, Japan will be releasing its Household Spending data.
- The UK will be releasing its Halifax Housing Price for the month of September today.
- The U.S. Exports, Imports, and Trade Balance data for August will be out today.
Things to look out for
- The HSBC India Composite PMI for September dropped to 61.9
- The UK Construction PMI for September moved up to 46.2.
- The HSBC India Services PMI was reduced to 60.9 in September 2025.
- Mexico’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to 46.5 in September 2025.
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