The GIFT Nifty kicked off Monday trading at 24,967 or down 0.025, showing a flat to negative bias in early trade. Investors are closely watching global cues, including fluctuations in crude oil prices, gold rates, and currency movements, which are influencing sentiment at the start of the week.
On domestic front, key sectors likely to remain in focus include banking, automobiles, metals, infrastructure, and IT, as regulatory developments continue to impact investor decisions.
Indian markets ended Friday on a firm footing, with the Sensex rising 224 points (0.28%) to 81,207 and the Nifty gaining 58 points (0.23%) to close at 24,894.
Key global and domestic cues to know on October 6, 2025
Asian Markets
Asian markets started the week on a positive note, led by a sharp jump in Japan’s Nikkei 225, which surged over 4% to a new record after the country’s ruling party chose Sanae Takaichi as its new leader. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also edged higher in early trade, while markets in China and South Korea remained shut for holidays. Meanwhile, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 saw modest gains, rising around 0.2%.
US market
US markets ended Friday mixed. The S&P 500 was largely flat, inching up 0.01% to 6,715.79, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.28% to 22,780.51. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led the gains, climbing 238.56 points (0.51%) to 46,758.28.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.38% up at 98.10 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 appreciated 0.08% to close at 88.77 to the dollar on October 3.
Crude Oil
Crude oil prices moved higher on Monday, with WTI crude gaining 1.42% to trade at $61.75 per barrel, while Brent crude climbed 1.41% to $65.44 per barrel in early trade.
FII, DII data
On October 3, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold a net Rs 490 crore from the market, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) stepped in as net buyers with Rs 1,583 crore, provisional exchange data showed.
Gold rate today
In the latest gold rate in Dubai, 24-carat gold was priced at AED 468.50 per gram, while 22-carat traded at AED 433.75 per gram and 18-carat at AED 356.50 per gram.
As per Goodreturns, in India, 10 grams of 24-carat gold rate today is Rs 1,19,390, while 22-carat gold costs Rs 1,09,440. For those preferring 18-carat gold, the price is Rs 89,540 for the same weight.
Top sectors in Friday’s trade
In the last trading session, the glass sector led the gains with a 4% rise, followed by iron and steel at 2.63%, non-ferrous metals at 2.07%, gems and jewellery at 2.06%, and aquaculture with a 1.91% increase.
Best and worst performed business group in last trading session
Among corporate groups, Essar Group led gains with a 4.94% rise, followed by Jaypee Group at 4.47% and Ruchi Group up 3.55%, while Yash Birla Group fell 1.68%, Indiabulls Group declined 1.75%, and Max India Group dropped 2.57%.