Indian shares expected to open flat, mixed Asian markets, surge last week, earnings focus.

From Nasdaq: 2025-04-20 22:38:00

Indian shares are expected to open flat as traders return from the holiday weekend. Asian markets were mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei down over 1% on U.S.-China trade tensions. China kept loan prime rates unchanged. U.S. stock futures traded lower and the dollar weakened after talk of removing Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Gold hit a record high, Brent crude near $68. Domestic markets surged last week on tariff postponement and RBI rate cut hopes. FIIs bought nearly Rs. 15,000 crores in shares. Earnings focus on Axis Bank, HCL Tech, HDFC Bank, and others this week. April series contract expiry could bring volatility.



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