Stock Market Updates: Sensex Gains 200 Points, Nifty Tops 25,500; Nykaa, Gabriel Drop 4%

Last Updated:July 03, 2025, 09:24 IST

Sensex Today: Indian markets opened on a positive note on Thursday

Sensex Today: Domestic stock markets are likely to open on a firm note on Thursday, July 4, supported by stable global trends and positive signals from GIFT Nifty futures. As of 8:30 AM, GIFT Nifty was trading 31 points higher at 25,577, indicating a mildly optimistic start for benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty.

Several macroeconomic and geopolitical cues are expected to shape market sentiment through the day. These include the final Services PMI data for June from India, the US trade balance report for May, and the weekly US jobless claims data for the period ending June 6. In addition, investors will keep an eye on institutional investment trends, activity in the primary markets, and reactions to recent international developments, particularly the evolving US-Vietnam trade relationship.

Global Cues

On the global front, Asian markets traded mixed in early Thursday deals. Investors appeared cautious after US President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with Vietnam. According to a post on Truth Social, the United States will impose a 20% tariff on Vietnamese imports, while Vietnam will eliminate tariffs on US goods. The announcement comes just ahead of the end of Trump’s 90-day tariff reprieve, creating some uncertainty in regional trade dynamics.

Among Asian indices, Japan’s Nikkei was flat with a slight positive tilt after an early dip, while the Topix slipped 0.12%. South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.85%, whereas Australia’s ASX 200 declined 0.42%, reflecting a mixed regional performance.

Meanwhile, US stock futures remained largely flat ahead of the crucial June jobs report. On Wednesday, the Nasdaq Composite surged 0.94% to close at a record 20,393.13, and the S&P 500 also hit a fresh intraday high before ending at a new all-time closing level. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower by 10.52 points, or 0.02%, closing at 44,484.42.

The market’s focus will remain on macroeconomic data, trade developments, and cues from Wall Street, which could influence intraday trends on Dalal Street.

Aparna Deb

Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a…Read More

Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a… Read More

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