Indian equity indices are expected to open on a muted note following mixed global cues. The US futures were trading in the green. The GIFT Nifty was trading 0.02% higher at 24,846. Here are key global cues to watch before the market opens that include new crude oil prices, FII and DII data, business groups that most affect, sectoral performance, etc.
Earlier on Friday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 225 points or 0.90% lower at 24,837, while the BSE Sensex tanked 721 points or 0.88% to close at 81,460.
Key global and domestic cues to know on July 28, 2025
Asian Markets
Asia-Pacific markets were trading on a mixed note on Monday morning, with investors awaiting more details of the trade talks between the US and China, which are set to kick off in Stockholm later in the day. Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark fell 0.85% while the broader Topix index moved down 0.44%. In South Korea, the Kospi index added 0.15% while the small-cap Kosdaq was flat.
US markets
The future contracts tied to the US benchmarks rose on Monday as Wall Street prepared for a busy week that’ll bring earnings from several major tech companies, a key Federal Reserve meeting, President Donald Trump’s August 01 tariff deadline, and key inflation data.
The futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 180 points, or 0.4%. S&P 500 futures were also higher by 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.4%.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.11% lower at 97.54 on Monday morning. The index evaluates the strength or weakness of the US dollar in comparison to major currencies. The basket contains currencies such as the British Pound, Euro, Swedish Krona, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, etc. The rupee depreciated 0.12% to close at 86.52 to the dollar on July 25.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a lower note on Monday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $65.41, up by 0.35%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $68.67, up by 0.34%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 2,998.95 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 1,803.46 crore on July 25, 2024, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 98,300 per 10 grams, consolidating near its all-time high. The safe haven’s price is near the Rs 1 lakh mark. The rate of gold has fallen by 1.5% in the past one month. The 22 kt gold rate today is Rs 90,108 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today is Rs 73,725.
Top sectors in Friday’s trade
Among sectors, Non-Alcoholic Beverages saw the strongest action, with a 1.84% rise in market capitalisation. This was followed by Fertilisers, which gained 1.51%. Cables and Auto Ancillaries also saw decent traction, gaining 1.27% and 1.25%, respectively.
Best and worst performing business groups
The Jaypee Group’s market cap declined the most in Friday’s session, falling 4.65%. It was followed by the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group as ED conducted a raid on its Mumbai properties. Apart from that, the Essel Group’s market capitalisation was erased the most, falling 4%. In the list of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group stocks, Reliance Infrastructure and Power were locked in the lower circuit.