The Indian stock market opened on a firm footing Monday morning, showing early gains despite lingering concerns over global tariff tensions driven by US trade policy. The benchmark Nifty 50 rose modestly to open at 24,996.20, while the BSE Sensex climbed 47.73 points, signaling investor optimism amid a cautious global backdrop.
The positive sentiment across Indian equities came as sectoral indices opened broadly in the green. Leading the gains were Nifty Realty and IT stocks, with additional strength seen in Auto and PSU Bank sectors—reflecting selective investor confidence even as global economic signals remain mixed.
Market momentum held up even as global investor sentiment continues to wrestle with policy decisions emerging from Washington. Trade measures introduced under US President Donald Trump’s administration have stirred concerns across emerging economies, impacting global trade flows and equity market stability.
Market expert Ajay Bagga commented on the interconnected nature of emerging markets with the US economy, cautioning that a downturn in the US could shift global asset allocations significantly. “India and other developing markets are deeply entwined with US economic dynamics, and maintaining US economic stability is critical for sustained global growth,” Bagga noted.
Additional pressure on markets stemmed from political pushback in the US over Moody’s recent credit rating downgrade. Though US stock futures displayed volatility, they ultimately closed in positive territory. Treasury yields, meanwhile, swung throughout the session, reflecting growing uncertainty in the economic outlook.
Across the Asia-Pacific region, markets echoed India’s resilience, with major indices showing early gains in response to signs of underlying economic strength despite external trade tensions. Analysts believe India’s strong domestic fundamentals and selective sectoral strength may offer a buffer against short-term global market swings.
With the Nifty inching closer to the 25,000 mark, traders and investors are expected to closely monitor US macroeconomic cues and domestic earnings results to gauge the market’s next direction.