Nifty Index Ends Higher Amid Soft US Inflation Data

Strategic Insights -

The Indian equity benchmark, Nifty, ended higher on Monday, driven by softer than expected US inflation data that raised hopes for additional rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later in the year. The index made a positive start following positive cues from global markets, with U.S.-China trade tensions easing. Additionally, renewed foreign fund inflows lifted investor sentiment, with Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) buying equities worth Rs 621.51 crore on Friday.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nifty Index ended higher by 170.90 points or 0.66% to settle at 25,966.05.
  • Nifty October 2025 futures closed at 26036.70 (LTP) on Monday, at a premium of 70.65 points over spot closing of 25966.05.
  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 621.51 crore on Friday.
  • Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to visit Brussels for talks with his EU counterpart to give political impetus to the proposed trade pact.
  • India and the US are reportedly "very near" to concluding the proposed bilateral trade agreement, with both sides converging on most issues.
  • The top gainers from the F&O segment were Bank of India, Vodafone Idea, and Coforge.
  • The maximum OI continues to be seen in the 26400 - 26600 calls and 25800 - 26000 puts indicating this is the trading range expectation.
  • India Volatility Index (VIX) increased by 2.30% and reached 11.86.
  • The Nifty Put Call Ratio (PCR) stood at 1.02 for October month contract.

Statistics:

  • Nifty Index ended higher by 170.90 points or 0.66% to settle at 25,966.05.
  • Nifty October 2025 futures closed at 26036.70 (LTP) on Monday, at a premium of 70.65 points over spot closing of 25966.05.
  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 621.51 crore on Friday.
  • India Volatility Index (VIX) increased by 2.30% and reached 11.86.
  • Nifty Put Call Ratio (PCR) stood at 1.02 for October month contract.
  • Top gainers from the F&O segment: Bank of India, Vodafone Idea, and Coforge.
  • Top losers: SBI Cards and Payment Services, SRF, and Exide Industries.

Sources:

  • [Accord Fintech Pvt. Ltd.] - "Nifty Index Ends Higher Amid Soft US Inflation Data"
  • [Contify.com] - "Nifty Index Ends Higher Amid Soft US Inflation Data"