Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty To Start On A Muted Note; Export-Focused Stocks In Focus

Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty To Start On A Muted Note; Export-Focused Stocks In Focus Reported By : News18.com Last Updated: August 28, 2025, 09:12 IST Domestic equities are likely to remain under pressure on Thursday, with export-focused stocks facing headwinds Sensex Today. Sensex Today: Domestic equities are likely to remain under pressure on Thursday, with export-focused stocks facing headwinds from US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs that came into effect on August 27. At 7:25 AM, the GIFT Nifty was trading 70 points lower, or 0.29% down, signaling a weak start for Indian markets. Recommended Stories Global Cues In contrast, most Asian benchmarks were trading higher, tracking overnight US gains before a late pullback. Japan’s Nikkei rose 0.3%, while South Korea’s benchmark gained 0.3%, leading advances on the MSCI Asia Pacific index. top videos View all Swipe Left For Next Video View all Meanwhile, US futures slipped in Asian trading after chipmaker Nvidia’s sales outlook missed lofty expectations, hinting at a slowdown in AI-driven growth after years of strong momentum. On Wednesday, the S&P 500 gained 0.24% and the Nasdaq rose 0.21%, both closing in positive territory. About the Author Aparna Deb Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a... Read More Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a... Read More First Published: August 28, 2025, 09:12 IST News business » markets Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty To Start On A Muted Note; Export-Focused Stocks In Focus Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...