Indian equity indices are expected to open on a subdued note following mixed global cues. The GIFT Nifty was trading 28 points or 0.11% higher at 24,750. 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 Monday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 200 points or 0.81% higher at 24,625, while the BSE Sensex surged 550 points or 0.70% to close at 80,365.
Key global and domestic cues to know on September 02, 2025
Asian Markets
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose as investors assessed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting of leaders in Tianjin, with tariff uncertainty weighing on sentiment. This comes after a U.S. federal appeals court on Friday ruled that most of US President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are illegal. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.31%, while the broader Topix index added 0.28%. Kospi increased by 0.45%, while the small-cap Kosdaq moved up 0.14%.
Gold rate today – At all-time high
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 105,140 per 10 grams, trading at its all-time high. The safe haven’s price is trading above the Rs 1 lakh mark. The price of gold has risen by 5.33% over the past one month. The 22 kt gold rate today is Rs 96,378 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today is Rs 78,855. The rate of 24-carat gold in Dubai is Rs 1,00,637.64 for 10 grams.
US markets
The future contracts tied to US benchmark indices closed Monday’s trade on a higher note. The futures of the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 41 points, or 0.09%. S&P 500 futures were higher by about 0.12% and Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.13%.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.06% higher at 97.74 on Tuesday 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 0.01% to close at 88.20 to the dollar on September 01.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a higher note on Tuesday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $65.07, up by 0.68%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $68.58, up by 0.69%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 1,703.73 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 4,316.07 crore on September 01, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Top sectors in Monday’s trade
The Electronics sector’s stocks rose the most in Monday’s weak trade, rising 5% in the market capitalisation. Further, Metals – Non Ferrous stocks were followed by Consumer Durables sector stocks, which were further followed by the Auto Ancillaries sector stocks. The Glass stood behind the Capital Markets sector. However, the Tobacco sector stocks fell the most. Godfrey Philips was the major loser among the sin stocks.
Best and worst performing business groups
The BK Birla Group’s market cap declined the most in today’s session, rising 4.67%. It was followed by the Vedanta Group. Apart from that, the Essel Group’s market capitalisation was erased the most, falling 1.6%. In the list of Essel Group stocks, Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ share fell 1.8%.