Key facts
- GIFT Nifty futures traded at 23,470.
- Nifty 50 index closed at 23,483.55 on Tuesday.
- Futures suggest a muted opening for Indian equity benchmarks.
- Sensex fell over 100 points in the pre-opening session.
- Nifty 50 traded below 23,450 in early trading.
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator for the performance of the Nifty 50 index, traded at 23,470. This level is slightly below the Nifty 50's closing price of 23,483.55 on Tuesday. The futures contract suggests that Indian equity benchmarks, including the Nifty and Sensex, are likely to open with a muted sentiment. In the pre-opening session, the Sensex fell over 100 points, and the Nifty 50 traded below 23,450, indicating a downward trend in early trading.