The trends on Gift Nifty indicate a flat-to-positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,480 level, a premium of nearly 20 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

The stock market plunged into the red upon opening as trading began on Monday, February 10, 2025, dragged down by metal and healthcare stocks. At 9:20 am IST, the benchmark BSE Sensex was down by 302.

Indian equity markets started the week on a weaker note, with key indices slipping in early trade. The NSE Nifty 50 opened at 23,522.45, falling 37.50 points or 0.16 %, while the BSE Sensex dropped 250.62 points or 0.32% to 77,609.57.

The trends on Gift Nifty indicate a mildly positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,715 level, a premium of nearly 25 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

Despite a 25-basis-point repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, the market closed largely in the red. However, midcap stocks continued to outperform, with the midcap index closing in positive territory.

The GIFT Nifty implied that the markets would open on a higher note. It was up 68 points, or 0.28%, at 23,840. During the pre-open session, the Nifty 50 was up 62.50 points, or 0.26%, at 23,801.75, while the Sensex was up 120.79 points, or 0.15%, at 78,704.60.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,810 level, a premium of nearly 35 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.