GIFT Nifty Climbs on Trade Optimism as Trump Signals Fair Deal with India; Asian Markets Follow Suit

On November 11, 2025, the GIFT Nifty Futures opened strong at around 25,721 points, reflecting a 0.6% gain over the previous Nifty 50 close of 25,574.35. This rally was largely triggered by positive cues from the US, where President Donald Trump hinted at a “very different” and fair trade deal with India, signaling progress in bilateral negotiations.

Trump emphasized that despite past challenges, the US is “close to doing a deal that is good for everybody,” raising market optimism. His remarks came alongside the swearing-in of Sergio Gor as the new US Ambassador to India, underscoring strengthened diplomatic ties.

Asian markets echoed this upbeat sentiment, with Japan’s Nikkei rising 0.56%, South Korea’s KOSPI gaining 2.24%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng up 0.4%. The US market also saw sharp gains, fuelled by strong tech stocks and signs of a resolution to the US government shutdown. The S&P 500 rose 1.54%, Nasdaq 2.27%, and Dow Jones 0.81%.

Key Highlights:

GIFT Nifty futures traded at 25,721, 0.6% higher than Nifty 50’s last close​

Trump indicated nearing a fair and different trade deal with India​

Asian markets gained: Nikkei +0.56%, KOSPI +2.24%, Hang Seng +0.4%​

US markets surged on tech stock strength and government shutdown progress​

Strong diplomatic tone with new US Ambassador Sergio Gor to India​

Sources: Economic Times, Business Standard, NDTV Profit, Reuters, India Today