The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a mildly positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,438 level, a premium of nearly 20 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

Benchmark indices closed higher for the fourth consecutive session, with BSE Sensex gaining 740 points and Nifty50 finishing above 23,500. The rise is driven by pre-Budget optimism, projected GDP growth,

Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50 opened marginally higher ahead of the Economic Survey 2025, and tracking gains in global markets. Optimism is also brewing as investors look for potential catalysts in the upcoming Union Budget. Construction, IT, and auto stocks steered the rally, while financials and metals weighed on the benchmarks.

Markets in Indian are poised to open with an upside, amid firm global cues, as investors track the start of the Budget session with the presentation of the Economic Survey today

Indian stock markets extend gains as investors track the Economic Survey and Budget 2025. IT, auto, and construction stocks lead, while FIIs continue selling. Key resistance levels ahead.

After that, as per the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the exchanges will remain closed on February 26, Wednesday, on account of Mahashivratri. After resuming on February 27, the markets will have their last day of February 2025 on February 28, Friday, before opening for a brand new month.