In early trading signals, the GIFT Nifty—an indicator for the Nifty 50—shows a higher start for India’s benchmark indexes. NDTV reports that the GIFT Nifty is trading at 24,105.50, ahead of Thursday’s closing level of 23,962.80, pointing to a positive opening for both the Nifty and the Sensex. Alongside equity market cues, the reports also track global commodity movement. Brent crude is reported to be falling to around $76 per barrel, indicating a weaker tone in oil prices at the time of reporting. The available sources provide the market-implied direction from the GIFT Nifty and the contemporaneous move in Brent, but do not include further details such as sectoral performance, broader index levels at open, or specific stock moves. Overall, the information indicates expectation of a higher start in Indian equities relative to the previous close, while oil prices trade lower near the stated level.