From mint · Vaamanaa Sethi · · 1m 30s
Indian Stock Market Likely to Open Green
Indian markets expected to rise on Friday as GIFT Nifty signals positive start.
In brief
Indian markets expected to rise on Friday as GIFT Nifty signals positive start. Indian stock indices likely to open in green on Friday, 9 October 2026, with GIFT Nifty near 22,370 after Thursday's sharp sell-off. Originally reported by mint.
Stock Market Outlook Today
The Indian stock market is likely to open in green on Friday, 9 October, 2026.
GIFT Nifty Trading Near 22,370
Gift Nifty was trading around the 22,370 level, up nearly 115 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.
Sensex Plunged 1,045 Points
The BSE Sensex closed at 71,593.24, plunging over 1,000 points from its previous close.
Nifty Slipped to 21-Month Low
The NSE Nifty 50 settled at 22,231.80, its lowest closing level in 21 months.
Market Analysts' Views
Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, noted potential technical rebound but warned of short covering risks.
Sensex Technical Outlook
The Sensex continues to trade within a sideways structure with 72,000, 72,300 support crucial for stability.
Nifty Technical Outlook
The Nifty 50 may extend losses toward 22,000 if it breaks below 22,180 support.
US Market Mixed Performance
Wall Street’s benchmark indices ended Thursday on a mixed note with rising bond yields and crude oil prices.
Nikkei 225 Declined 1.03%
Japanese equities declined 1.03% to trade at 68,330.05, with technology stocks falling sharply.
South Korea Closed for Holiday
South Korean markets remained closed for a holiday on Friday, October 9.
Here's the gist
Indian stock indices likely to open in green on Friday, 9 October 2026, with GIFT Nifty near 22,370 after Thursday's sharp sell-off.




