GIFT Nifty predicts sluggish opening, while Asian markets decline amid rising oil prices

According to data for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the GIFT Nifty indicator signaled a possible negative opening and moderate decline for Nifty50. This occurred against the backdrop of continued rising oil prices, which intensifies concerns regarding inflation forecasts. GIFT Nifty futures were recorded at 22,834.50 points, indicating a drop of 10 points.

Asian-Pacific markets showed declines as high oil prices put pressure on global bond markets. This was linked to growing assumptions that the US Federal Reserve would keep rates high for an extended period. Japan's Nikkei 225 index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index fell by 0.89% and 0.45%, respectively.

During the previous night, the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices closed lower by 0.67% and 0.77%, respectively. The Nasdaq composite index also fell by 0.92%. The yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury bond reached 5.24%, the highest level since 2007.

Brent crude oil prices rose sharply as hopes for a ceasefire between the US and Iran faded. September futures on the Intercontinental Exchange traded at $106.93 per barrel, an increase of 1.57%. Meanwhile, gold and silver futures traded down by 0.04% and 0.97%, respectively, as expectations of further rate hikes reduced the appeal of these metals.

IPO Information

Tuesday marked the start of subscriptions for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) of companies such as EverestIMS Technologies, Vans Electroengineerings, Papadmalji Agro Foods, and Black Opal Consultants. Additionally, the IPOs of SRIT India and Shah Investor's Home entered the second day of subscription. In the SME segment, Acme Universal Safezone 9, Shivchem Agro, and Pind Hospitality entered the second day of IPO. On the final day of subscription are the IPOs of Snapdeal, Orient Cables, German Green Steel, and Runwal Enterprises. Also in the final stage of subscription are the IPOs of Bench Mark, Shree TNB Polymers, Dudani Retail, Himalayan Solar, and Sai Urja Indo.

Asia Market Overview

Asian-Pacific markets declined due to high oil prices, which negatively impacted global bond markets. This was caused by increasing bets that the US Federal Reserve would maintain a high interest rate for a long period. During Asian trading, US stock futures also showed declines as high oil prices forced traders to anticipate further rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. Overnight, the Dow Jones and S&P 500 closed lower by 0.67% and 0.77%, respectively, and the Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.92%.

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business-standard.comSeptember 24, 05:24

GIFT Nifty fell by more than 100 points; Asian markets show mixed dynamics amid global bond sell-off

GIFT Nifty signaled a possible decline in the Nifty50 index opening, as the sell-off in global bonds weakened risk appetite. Asian markets showed mixed results on Thursday morning.

According to data from September 24, 2026, most global markets recorded losses after the rise in global bond yields, which was caused by concerns about further interest rate hikes in the US. GIFT Nifty futures traded at 23,268.50, down by 182 points.

Asian-Pacific markets traded with mixed performance on Thursday morning. Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi rose by 1.47% and 0.9%, respectively. Meanwhile, China's CSI 300 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell by 0.73% and 0.68%.

Overnight, the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury bond jumped by 15 basis points to 5.11%. This was the largest single-day jump since Trump announced tariffs in 2025, according to Bloomberg. Robust economic data and hawkish statements from US Federal Reserve Chairman Michael Barr led to increased bets on further monetary policy tightening in the near future.

US Treasury yields rose amid growing expectations of the start of a rate hike cycle. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 closed lower by 0.68% and 0.75%, respectively, while the Nasdaq Composite finished trading down by 1.13%.

Brent crude oil futures traded above the $100 per barrel mark during Asian trading hours, despite a partial retreat from the previous session's gains. September futures were valued at $102.57, which is 0.82% lower on the Intercontinental Exchange. Gold futures remained unchanged, while silver futures fell by 0.79%.

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

On Thursday, subscriptions open for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) of Moneyview, A-One Steels, Green Asia Impex, Peshwa Wheat, and Roopa Screen. On the mainboard section, the second day of subscription opens for IPOs of Adroit Industries, Elevate Campuses, Swastika Infra, and ArMee Infotech. In the SME segment, the second day of subscription opens for Unitec Fibres, S.K.Offset, Liqvd Digital, Pooja Logistics, and Coreintegra Consulting. The last day of subscription will be for the IPOs of Varmora Granito, Anand Seamless, and Himalaya Nutravedics.

business-standard.comSeptember 23, 05:16

GIFT Nifty predicts moderate market opening; Brent oil price falls amid US-Iran talks

According to data for Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the GIFT Nifty index signaled a possible slight negative opening for the Nifty50 index as market participants assessed the probability of reduced tension in West Asia. GIFT Nifty futures traded at 23,339 points, which was 49 points lower.

Most markets in the Asia-Pacific region showed growth, following similar overnight movements by their Wall Street counterparts, driven by technology stocks that reaffirmed their leadership. For instance, the Korean Kospi rose by 0.4 percent, while Japanese financial markets were closed for a holiday.

Overnight gains in artificial intelligence (AI) related stocks pushed the Nasdaq 100 index to a new high since June. The index closed 0.82 percent higher, reaching 30,732.40. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.36 percent, and the S&P 500 remained unchanged on Tuesday.

Brent crude oil prices dropped by more than 1 percent as traders hoped that military actions between the US and Iran would cease after US President Donald Trump announced a very good conversation with the Iranian envoy. However, during the Asian session, prices recovered losses, and September futures rose by 0.48 percent, reaching $99.09 per barrel on the Intercontinental Exchange.

Gold and silver futures also showed gains: gold increased by 0.14 percent, and silver by 1.14 percent.

Initial Public Offerings (IPO)

On Wednesday, investors will see a busy primary market session as nine initial public offerings (IPOs) open for subscription. In the mainboard section, subscriptions will open for the IPOs of Adroit Industries, Elevate Campuses, Swastika Infra, and ArMee Infotech. In the SME segment, Unitec Fibres, S.K.Offset, Liqvd Digital, Pooja Logistics, and Coreintegra Consulting IPOs will debut on the first day. The IPOs of Varmora Granito, Anand Seamless, and Himalaya Nutravedics will open on the second day of subscription, while the IPOs of Robokidz Eduventures and FX Multitech will enter on the last day of subscription.

Stock Listings (IPO)

Market updates note that US stock futures rose on Wednesday morning due to optimism regarding artificial intelligence (AI) related stocks. Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures advanced by 0.1 percent and 0.01 percent, respectively.

business-standard.comSeptember 21, 05:20

Asian markets rise amid positive US-China talks, GIFT Nifty signals sluggish open

GIFT Nifty predicted a somewhat negative start to trading for Nifty50 as investors await a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Futures traded at 23,344 points, which is 35 points lower.

Asia-Pacific markets showed growth at the start of Monday's trading thanks to reports of constructive dialogue between US Secretary of State Scott Bessent and Vice Premier He Lifeng. According to Bessent, the parties agreed to organize discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve a common understanding of goals and threats.

As a result, Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi rose by 1.38% and 1.32%, respectively. Previously, last Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.18%, while the S&P 500 showed growth of 0.17%, and the Nasdaq Composite closed the session with a gain of 0.39%.

Brent crude oil prices fell by more than 1% as traders anticipate a recovery in supplies from Saudi Arabia despite ongoing attacks. September futures traded at $101.74, down 1.41%. Gold and silver futures also decreased by 0.24% and 0.09%, respectively.

IPOs Today

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) for Robokidz Eduventures and FX Multitech will open for subscription on Monday. The IPO of Axiom Gas Engineering will enter its second day of subscription. Additionally, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) IPO opens on its final subscription day. Similarly, the IPOs of Sonaselection India, SpectraA Technology Solutions, and Kheria Autocomp are also in their final day.

IPO Listings Today

During Asian trading, US stock futures rose amid positive negotiations between US Secretary of State Scott Bessent and Vice Premier He Lifeng. Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures increased by 0.28% and 0.33%, respectively. Last Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.18%, while the S&P 500 rose by 0.17%, with the Nasdaq Composite closing higher by 0.39%.