Share Market Pre-open Updates – May 12, 2025

Nifty Set to Open Gap-Up Above 24,500: Know the 3 Big Drivers Behind the Bullish Surge

Early trends from Gift Nifty indicate a potentially historic start to the week, with a strong bullish tone for Monday, May 12. The index suggests a sharp gap-up of 453 points, positioning Nifty Futures above the 24,500 mark.

Key Drivers for the Bullish Sentiment

1. Positive Global Developments:

Wall Street index futures surged in early trade after the U.S. and China described their Geneva trade talks as “constructive.” The two-day negotiation concluded on a positive note, with U.S. officials indicating a breakthrough aimed at reducing the trade deficit, while Chinese officials confirmed reaching an “important consensus.” Further details from the talks are expected to be released today.

2. Geopolitical Relief:

India and Pakistan jointly announced a ceasefire on Saturday evening. However, reports of ceasefire violations by Pakistan have emerged, prompting India to issue a firm reminder to Islamabad to honour the truce.

3. Monsoon Update:

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the early onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala by May 27, ahead of the usual June 1 date. This is seen as a positive signal for the agricultural sector and rural economy.

Q4FY25 Earnings to Watch – May 12

Q4FY25 results from prominent companies including Tata Steel, SRF, UPL, PVR Inox, and Raymond will be in focus and could set the tone for stock-specific movements.

Institutional Activity – May 9

• Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers, offloading shares worth ₹3,798.71 crore.
• Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), on the other hand, made robust purchases amounting to ₹7,277.4 crore—their highest single-day buy in over a month.

Asian Market Cues

Asian markets opened in the green, buoyed by the positive momentum from the U.S.-China trade developments. The Hang Seng rose over 1%, while the Shanghai Composite was up by 0.70%.

Wall Street Recap

On Friday, U.S. indices ended mixed. The Dow Jones fell 0.3% to 41,249, the S&P 500 dipped 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite closed flat at 17,928.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.