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Indian equities poised for gains as tech rally lifts Asian markets
GIFT Nifty futures pointed to a positive opening for India's benchmark indices Friday, tracking a broad recovery in Asian equities led by technology stocks. The mood shift suggested a reversal of earlier weakness in regional markets.
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India's equity markets appeared set to open on a firmer footing Friday, with GIFT Nifty futures signalling strength for the Nifty50 index at the session start. The advance contract's gains reflected optimism filtering through from broader Asian trading, where technology shares staged a notable recovery after recent losses.
Across Asia-Pacific exchanges, the rebound in tech-heavy stocks provided the primary catalyst for the upswing in early trade. The sector bounce came as investors reassessed valuations in the technology space following a recent period of volatility that had weighed on regional indices.
The positive momentum in futures markets ahead of the domestic open suggested momentum may carry into India's stock exchanges, though traders cautioned that opening strength did not guarantee sustained gains throughout the session. Market participants remained watchful of global economic signals and monetary policy developments that could influence investor sentiment.