Indian Markets Open Lower Amid Global Headwinds and H-1B Visa Concerns

Indian equity markets extended their losing streak on Thursday, September 25, 2025, as weak global cues and policy concerns weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark Sensex opened 141.32 points lower at 81,574.31, while the Nifty slipped 22.4 points to start at 25,034.50, marking the fourth consecutive day of decline. Market weakness was mirrored in Gift Nifty futures, which were trading 44.5 points down at 25,075 levels at 8:10 AM, signaling a subdued start for domestic equities. Global factors continued to cast a shadow over Indian markets. US tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite closed 0.33% lower and the S&P 500 dropped 0.28% in overnight trade, reflecting concerns over rising bond yields and ongoing economic uncertainty. Adding to the worries, potential changes in US H-1B visa policies raised fears of sectoral impact, particularly on Indian IT companies that rely heavily on US markets. Sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows further contributed to the bearish mood, with investors seeking safer assets amid global economic volatility. Analysts suggest that unless fresh domestic triggers emerge, Indian markets may continue to track global trends in the near term. - MarketForesee Research Desk Indian stock market today | Sensex today | Nifty 50 today | Indian markets open lower | Stock market news India | H-1B visa policy impact | Global market cues | FII outflows | September 25 stock market | Gift Nifty prediction