India’s benchmark index (Nifty 50) is expected to open higher on Thursday, 23 October 2025, approaching its record-high territory. This comes amid renewed foreign institutional buying and optimism over a near-term India-US trade deal. As of early morning trade, GIFT Nifty futures pointed to a premium opening above the previous close, supported by festive season demand and upward earnings revision in key sectors. Market participants are watching corporate earnings, policy cues and global commodity moves for direction.