Indian benchmark indices are set to open lacklustre in today’s session, tracking mixed global cues. The US markets recorded new highs and ended higher overnight, despite the US government facing a shutdown as the Republicans and the Democrats could not strike a deal. The Asian markets were trading mixed at the time of reporting. 

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index snapped its losing streak and was trading 1.60% higher. Meanwhile, Singapore’s Straits Times and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declined 0.32% and 0.65% respectively. South Korea’s KOSPI was trading flat with no gains or losses, and the Shanghai Composite was trading 0.52% above its previous closing. 

Wall Street ended its Thursday session on a higher note, with technology stocks leading the rally. The S&P 500 was up 0.06% points, to 6,715.35, and the Nasdaq Composite closed 0.39% higher at 22,844.05. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.17%, to 46,519.72. 

On the domestic front, the Gift Nifty index did not provide positive cues for the benchmark indices to open higher. At 8:10 am, the Gift Nifty index was trading 15 points, or 0.06% lower at 24,929, indicating a tepid start. 

The markets were closed yesterday (October 2) on account of Dusshera and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. The indian equities rebounded in the Wednesday session with the support of the RBI’s announcement of no change in repo rate or stance, while introducing multiple measures for the banking sector. Investors would be keeping track of banking and financial services stocks today to see if there's more fuel in the rally. 

The Sensex jumped 715.69 points, or 0.89%, to close at 80,983.31, while the Nifty 50 settled 225.20 points, or 0.92%, to close at 24,836.30. 

Stocks in focus:

Automobile companies - Auto companies will be in focus as they announce their September sales numbers. Most companies reported positive growth, driven by increasing demand resulting from new GST reforms, which in turn fueled festive season demand. 

Godrej Properties - The company, through an exchange filing, announced today that it has achieved its highest score of 100 points in the 2025 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). GRESB is an organisation that provides Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) benchmarks for real estate organisations across the world. Each year, GRESB recognises and celebrates participants from across the world with the expectation that these organisations will help drive ESG improvements across the industry. 

RITES - The company has received a work order from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for AMC of Railway Sidings tracks, O&M of S&T and operation of 25KV OHE isolators and associated Systems at DVC Mejia Thermal Power Station for Rs 36,22,69,344/. 

Britannia - The company announced that Crisil Ratings has reaffirmed the ratings as AA/Stable for bank loan facilities (Long-Term), for Commercial Paper as Crisil A1+, and for Non-Convertible Debentures as Crisil AAA.

Sammaan Capital - Avenir Investment RSC, an affiliate of International Holding Company based in Abu Dhabi, has acquired a 43.46% stake in Sammaan Capital for Rs 8,850 crore through a preferential allotment of 63.66 crore shares. It has become the new promoter of Sammaan Capital. 

TBO Tek - The company's wholly owned step-down subsidiary, TBO LLC, has completed the acquisition of 100% ownership interest in US-based Classic Vacations for $125 million.

Tata Power - Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Tata Power Mumbai Distribution for a contracted capacity of 80 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project. The project will generate 315 MUs of electricity annually, reducing over 0.25 million tons of CO₂ emissions.