Indian stock markets are set to reopen today after a three-day break. Gift Nifty is indicating a strong start, trading near 23,300 in early hours with a 1.2% gain. The pause included two weekends and a Monday holiday for Ambedkar Jayanti. When markets last traded on April 11, benchmark indices ended the week with a sharp rally. The Sensex soared 1,310 points (1.77%) to 75,157.26, while the Nifty jumped 429 points (1.92%) to close at 22,828.55. As trading resumes amid global cues like tariff concerns, Asian market reaction, and easing tensions, investors will be closely watching the direction of global markets in today’s session.
Key global and domestic cues to know on April 15, 2025
Asian Markets
Asian markets kicked off Tuesday on a positive note, mirroring the upbeat mood from Wall Street’s tech-fuelled rally. Japan led the charge with the Nikkei 225 jumping 1.04% and the broader Topix climbing 1.14% in early trade. Over in South Korea, the Kospi edged up 0.39%, although the tech-heavy Kosdaq slipped 0.32%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 also joined the green wave, inching up by 0.15%.
US markets
Wall Street wrapped up Monday on a strong note, with all three major indexes closing higher. The Dow Jones surged 312 points, or 0.78%, finishing at 40,524.79. The S&P 500 followed suit with a 0.79% gain, settling at 5,405.97, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.64% to close at 16,831.48.
US investigates imports over security risks
The Trump administration has launched investigations into the importation of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, raising the possibility of tariffs on these critical sectors. According to filings released by the Federal Register on Monday, the government is probing these industries due to concerns that the United States’ heavy reliance on foreign-made medicines and microchips could pose a serious threat to national security.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was up 0.23% at 99.87 on Tuesday morning. The index evaluates the strength or weakness of the US dollar in comparison to major currencies. The basket contains currencies such as the British Pound, Euro, Swedish Krona, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, etc. The rupee depreciated 0.75% to close at 86.05 to the dollar on April 11.
Crude oil
Crude oil prices edged higher on Tuesday morning, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trading at $61.87, up 0.53%, while Brent crude hovered at $65.17, gaining 0.42%.
FII, DII data
Foreign investors continued their pullback from Indian equities on April 11, withdrawing Rs 2,519 crore, marking their ninth consecutive day of selling. But domestic institutional investors (DIIs) stepped in to offset the outflow, purchasing stocks worth Rs 3,759 crore.
Gold rate today
After soaring to a record high of $3,245.42 an ounce amid escalating US-China tensions, gold prices edged lower on Monday, April 14, as investor anxiety eased following US President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily exclude smartphones and computers from proposed tariffs.
Back home, gold prices in India stood firm, with 24 carat gold price today stands at Rs 95,500 per 10 grams, 22 carat at Rs 87,540, and 18 carat gold at Rs 71,630 per 10 grams, as per good returns.
Key corporate actions to watch
April 15 marks an important day for investors tracking corporate actions. It will serve as both the ex-date and record date for Kapil Raj Finance’s 1:10 stock split. On the same day, Onesource Industries and Ventures Ltd will observe the ex-date and record date for its rights issue. Additionally, Quess Corp’s spin-off will also take effect, with April 15 set as the ex-date and record date for the corporate restructuring.