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Pre-market Update: Markets set for weak start amid global sell-off

Published on 20/08/2025 08:42 AM

Indian equity markets are poised for a lower start on Wednesday, mirroring weak global sentiment and a continued sell-off in global equities. Investor sentiment remains cautious ahead of further clarity on US-India trade negotiations.

At 8:30 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 24,965.6, down 46.5 points, hinting at a tepid start for benchmark indices.

Asian markets opened in the red, reflecting losses from the US session. South Korea's Kospi dropped 1.72 per cent, and Japan's Nikkei 225 slipped 1.52 per cent, as traders reacted to Japan’s latest trade data and anticipated China’s loan prime rate decision.

Overnight, US markets ended mixed with a negative bias. The S&P 500 lost 0.59 per cent, Nasdaq fell 1.46 pe cent, dragged by tech shares, while the Dow Jones closed flat.

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Day 2 of subscriptions: Patel Retail, Vikram Solar, Gem Aromatics, Shreeji Shipping Global

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Senior Sub-editor at Zee Business English

shweta.shukla@India.com

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.