Indian Markets Brace for Volatility Amid Trade Tensions and RBI Policy Decision
Domestic markets face a cautious opening as US-India trade tensions and underwhelming Q1 earnings weigh on sentiment. The Reserve Bank of India's upcoming monetary policy meeting on August 8 has become the focal point, with analysts anticipating potential support for rate-sensitive sectors should the central bank adopt a dovish stance.
Trade uncertainties escalated after the US imposed surprise tariffs on Indian exports, triggering risk-off behavior. Gift Nifty's 24,600 level suggests a flattish opening with downward bias, reflecting market apprehension. Religare Broking's Ajit Mishra notes that diplomatic developments around the trade deal will dominate investor attention in the coming week.