The Indian stock market remained closed on Monday for Eid al-Fitr 2025. On Friday, Sensex and Nifty ended lower due to weakness in auto and IT stocks, amid investor caution over upcoming US tariffs. However, foreign inflows and hopes of domestic growth recovery fueled intraday volatility.
GIFT Nifty hits record open interest of $21.56 billion; contracts touch all-time high
GIFT Nifty has hit a record open interest of $21.56 billion, reflecting rising global investor participation in India’s offshore derivatives market. The milestone, achieved on