GIFT Nifty higher, Nikkei, crude oil, gold and five other cues at this hour

Track the stock market’s opening as GIFT Nifty signals gains, while investors stay focused on global cues, currency moves, and sectoral performance through the day. GIFT Nifty indicated a firm start for domestic equities on Friday, trading around the 25,400 level with gains of nearly 0.18% in early hours. As the session unfolds, market participants are expected to monitor overseas developments closely, with cues from Asian peers and Wall Street in focus following recent tariff-related comments by US President Donald Trump. Movements in the rupee and fluctuations across commodity prices, including crude oil and gold, are also likely to influence intraday market sentiment. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.