Published on 19/08/2025 08:37 AM
Pre-market Update: Indian equity markets are likely to open slightly lower on Tuesday as global sentiment remains cautious. At 8:10 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were down 3 points at 24,960, signalling a subdued start for the Nifty50.
Asian markets were trading in the red, tracking overnight weakness in US equities. Japan’s Nikkei 225 was down 0.14 per cent, while South Korea’s KOSPI fell 0.54 per cent.
Globally, investors are closely watching geopolitical developments. Following White House discussions with US President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is open to direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to resolve the ongoing conflict.
Meanwhile, Wall Street ended flat ahead of key US retail earnings and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s much-anticipated Jackson Hole speech. The S&P 500 closed marginally in the red, while the Dow slipped 0.07 per cent.
Mainboard: Patel Retail, Vikram Solar, Gem Aromatics, and Shreeji Shipping open for subscription today. Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle is set to list on the exchanges.
SME: LGT Business Connextions opens for bidding, Studio LSD enters Day 2. Icodex Publishing Solutions lists on BSE SME.
June quarter (Q1FY26) results are due from:
Aditya Infotech
GNG Electronics
Vuenow Infratech
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Shweta Birendra Shukla is a journalist covering the stock market and corporate affairs, with prior stints at Business ...LATEST NEWSBy accepting cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.