Markets are set to open on a positive note this Tuesday as traders track global and domestic cues. Crude oil movement, the rupee’s performance against the dollar, and any major global updates are likely to steer early sentiment.
The recent GST changes remain another key factor in play. Action in auto, metals, infra, and IT stocks could drive the initial momentum on Dalal Street. Meanwhile, GIFT Nifty is at 24,943, up 0.17%, hinting at a green start to the session.
Indian markets ended flat on September 8 after a volatile session. The Sensex added 76 points to close at 80,787, while the Nifty inched up 32 points to settle at 24,773.
Key global and domestic cues to know on September 09, 2025
Asian Markets
Asian markets started Tuesday on a positive note. Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 0.9% to a new record high, while the Topix was up 0.52% after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation. South Korea’s Kospi added 0.35% and the Kosdaq edged 0.19% higher. In contrast, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.29%.
US markets
US stocks ended Monday in positive territory, with all three major indexes advancing ahead of key inflation reports due this week. The Nasdaq Composite led the gains, rising 0.45% to 21,798.70 after touching a fresh intraday peak. The S&P 500 added 0.21% to 6,495.15, while the Dow Jones gained 114.09 points, or 0.25%, to settle at 45,514.95.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.08% down at 97.38 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 apprecited 0.11% to close at 88.26 to the dollar on September 5.
Crude Oil
Crude oil prices edged up in early Tuesday deals, with WTI crude trading 0.20% higher at $62.38 a barrel and Brent crude rising 0.25% to $66.17.
FII, DII data
On Monday, foreign investors turned sellers in the Indian market, offloading equities worth Rs 2,170 crore. Domestic institutional investors, however, moved in the opposite direction, pumping in about Rs 3,014 crore, provisional exchange data showed.
Gold rate today
On September 8, gold soared to an all-time high, breaching the $3,600 per ounce mark. The rally was fuelled by weak U.S. labour data strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve may announce a rate cut next week.
As per Goodreturns, in India, 10 grams of 24-carat gold rate today is Rs 1,08,370, while 22-carat gold costs Rs 99,340. For those preferring 18-carat gold, the price is Rs 81,280 for the same weight.
Top sectors in Monday’s trade
Electronics stocks stood out on Monday with a sharp 5% jump in market value, even as overall trade stayed subdued. Autos and auto-ancillary shares also gained ground, followed closely by electric vehicle counters. Cable and glass names added modest support, while fertiliser stocks slipped to the bottom of the sectoral chart.
In the automobile sector, stocks such as Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, M&M, Eicher motors surged between 3-4%.
Best and worst performing business groups
Jaypee Group shares saw the biggest move in Monday’s trade with a 4.35% rise in market value, while Kalyani Group followed with gains of its own. On the other side, Adventz Group bore the brunt of selling pressure as its market cap slipped 5.11%, dragged down by Paradeep Phosphates, which tumbled 8.2%.