Indian Markets Poised for Lower Open Amid Global Concerns and Domestic Cues

Indian stock markets are expected to open lower on Friday, February 21, 2025, as indicated by the GIFT Nifty futures trading 60 points below Thursday's close. Concerns over potential U.S. tariffs on Indian goods, geopolitical tensions, and global market volatility are likely to impact investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 may extend their losses for the fourth consecutive session. Investors will closely watch the release of February's manufacturing and services PMI flash data, along with the RBI MPC minutes scheduled for today. Asian markets are mixed, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi showing declines, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 bucked the trend with a slight gain.

 

Sources: Financial Express, Business Standard, and NDTV Profit