Indian equity markets are poised to open higher on Friday, driven by a reassessment of Federal Reserve policy expectations following a softer-than-anticipated US jobs report.
The labor data has reduced concerns among investors that the central bank may need to raise interest rates, providing a tailwind for emerging market equities.
GIFT Nifty futures, the key forward indicator for Indian benchmarks, were trading at 24,414 in early sessions, signaling a rebound for the Nifty 50.
This positive sentiment follows a period of volatility, with Indian markets having opened higher on Monday as investor confidence improved amid shifting geopolitical and macroeconomic signals.
The repricing of rate expectations is a critical driver for Indian equities, which are sensitive to global liquidity conditions and the trajectory of US Treasury yields.
A dovish shift in the Fed’s outlook typically supports capital flows into emerging markets, where higher growth potential can be accessed at lower borrowing costs.