Indian equity indices are expected to open on a muted note following mixed global cues. The US futures were trading flat. The GIFT Nifty was trading 0.07% lower at 24,821. 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 Tuesday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 140 points or 0.57% higher at 24,821, while the BSE Sensex rose 447 points or 0.55% to close at 81,338.
Key global and domestic cues to know on July 30, 2025
Asian Markets
Asia-Pacific markets opened Wednesday’s session on a mixed note as the US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick affirmed that President Donald Trump’s upcoming Friday deadline to impose major tariffs on a slew of trading partners will not be delayed further. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was down 0.12%, while the Topix inched higher by 0.1%. South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.48%, and the small-cap Kosdaq rose 0.42%. However, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.15% and the Chinese Shanghai Composite rose 0.33%.
US markets
The future contracts tied to US benchmarks were unchanged on Wednesday as investors analysed earnings reports and awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Futures tied to the S&P 500 were up less than 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.1%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures lost 23 points.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.21% lower at 98.72 on Wednesday 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 0.16% to close at 86.81 to the dollar on July 30.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a higher note on Wednesday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $69.24, up by 0.05%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $72.60, up by 0.12%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 4,576.97 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 6,027.24 crore on July 30, 2024, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 98,780 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 1.17% in the past one week. The 22 kt gold rate today is Rs 90,548 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today is Rs 74,085.
Top sectors in Tuesday’s trade
Several sectors saw notable gains in Tuesday’s market session. The non-alcoholic beverages sector led the rally, rising by 5.61%, driven by broad-based buying. The rubber sector followed closely with a 3.66% gain. Fertiliser stocks surged 3.15%. The paints and pigments segment was up 1.8%, while auto ancillaries saw a 1.75% uptick.