Indian, Global Markets Brace for Negative Open Amid Chip Selloff

Indian and global stock markets are set for a negative opening on August 25, 2026, following a cautious Wall Street session and a decline indicated by the GIFT Nifty.

This sentiment stems from a selloff in chipmakers and heightened US economic pressure on Iran, which contributed to a dip in oil prices globally. Asian markets are also positioned for a decline, with index futures showing weakness in key regions.

Global Market Headwinds

• The Nasdaq 100 experienced a loss of 1%.
• The S&P 500 fell by 0.3%.
• Index futures were lower in Japan and South Korea, while Australia edged higher.
• The Japanese yen and offshore yuan remained largely unchanged.

In commodities, oil prices maintained their decline amidst the increased US pressure on Iran. Gold, however, saw significant gains following Treasury’s bond-market intervention, reaching a three-month high.

Commodities Mixed Performance

• Brent crude traded near $92 a barrel, with WTI around $85.
• Gold reached approximately $4,680 an ounce, gaining over 7% in four sessions.
• Silver, platinum, and palladium also recorded advances.

On the domestic front, both the Indian Nifty 50 and Sensex concluded the previous session lower, effectively halting a two-day gaining streak. This sets a cautious tone for the upcoming trading day.

Key Corporate Developments

Several Indian companies announced significant corporate actions and financial movements ahead of the August 25 session, impacting specific sectors and investor sentiment.

• Manba Finance allotted Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs).
• Tata Communications issued Commercial Paper.
• Great Eastern Shipping is evaluating a share buyback proposal.
• Tata Consultancy Services acquired Porsche AG arm MHP Management for 320 million euros.

Further market activity included various Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) opening for subscription, alongside notable bulk and block deals involving major investors in companies such as Meesho and Lenskart. Additionally, several companies have scheduled upcoming board meetings and other corporate actions, which will be closely monitored by the market.