On 17 November 2025 pre-market indicators showed the GIFT Nifty rising by 55 points, suggesting an upbeat start for Indian equity markets. The previous week closed with the Nifty at 25,910 and Sensex at 84,562.78, buoyed by easing retail-inflation prints and positive corporate earnings. According to analysts, a potential India US trade-deal announcement could further trigger upward momentum. Sector rotation was evident in pre-market activity, with financials and auto counters gaining interest while global cues remained supportive despite lingering uncertainty over Fed policy moves.