Before the bell @ 9 AM – Thursday, October 16th 2025

A positive start is quite likely amidst hopes of de-escalation of US-China trade war! That brings us to

A positive start is quite likely amidst hopes of de-escalation of US-China trade war!

That brings us to our call of the day which suggests the biggest risk for Nifty and its stocks is the renewed US-China trade war!

We will spy with one big eye on China’s decision to step up curbs on its exports of rare-earth metals as this appears to be a broader plan by Beijing to control the world’s supply chains.

Bottom-line: A bullish consolidation day ahead with stock specific activity commanding investors’ attention.

The Gyan Mantra: Stay Bullish!

9:00 am GLOBAL UPDATE:

GIFT Nifty 🇮🇳: (+65, 25467)
Dow Futures: (+37, 46290)
Nasdaq 100 Futures (+39, 24785)

Nikkei (+469, 487143)
Hang Seng (-10, 25900)

Dollar Index (-0.20%, 98.86)
WTI OIL (+0.75%, 58.71)
Gold (+31, 4240)

Securities in Ban for Trade Date: Thursday, October 16th 2025*
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Key Earnings on radar:

• Thursday, October 16 – Infosys, Jio Financial, LTIMindtree, Mastek, Nestlé India, Wipro, and Zee Entertainment.

• Friday, October 17 – Reliance Industries, the centerpiece of the earnings season.

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