Indian equities poised for weak opening as global bond rout spreads

Futures trading on the GIFT (Gujarat International Financial Tec-City) platform indicated the Nifty50 would open significantly lower, down more than 100 points, as weakness in international debt markets rippled through emerging market equities.

The broad sell-off in global bonds has weighed heavily on sentiment across Asia-Pacific markets, with investors reassessing positions amid shifting expectations around monetary policy. The concurrent weakness in risk appetite has prompted capital outflows from equities into safer havens, with bonds bearing the brunt of repositioning trades.

Across the region, major stock indices displayed a cautious tone. While some markets managed modest gains, others succumbed to selling pressure as traders grappled with the implications of the bond market turmoil for future growth prospects and corporate earnings.

Back home, market participants remain focused on the Nifty50's ability to hold key technical support levels. The morning session is expected to test investor conviction, particularly among institutional players who have been net sellers in recent trading.