India's Nifty 50 futures rose 0.06% and Nifty Bank futures climbed 0.11% in pre-open trade, with the Nifty 50 index up 0.03%, per Reuters. This cautious positivity signals steady market sentiment amid global cues and domestic liquidity, setting a balanced tone for Friday's session.
Indian benchmark indices opened marginally higher in pre-open trading on January 2, 2026, reflecting resilient investor confidence post-holiday.
Nifty Bank futures outperformed, buoyed by banking sector strength and recent RBI liquidity measures.