Indian markets set for a strong start on Tuesday as Gift Nifty points higher

Indian share markets are expected to open on a positive note on Tuesday, November 3. Gift Nifty is also pointing to a gap-up opening. If that happens, the market will open higher for a second consecutive session. Asian markets, meanwhile, traded mixed on Tuesday.

Nifty futures were trading at 23,553, about 150 points or 0.65% above their previous close. This is seen as a sign of a good start for Indian market indices.

On Monday, the key indices Sensex and Nifty extended their rally for a third straight session. The Sensex gained more than 1,200 points to reach its highest level in over seven weeks.

Investors may keep an eye on shares of several companies today. These include State Bank of India, National Stock Exchange, Bajaj Finserv, Lupin, Multi Commodity Exchange of India, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, ITC, Marico and Container Corporation of India (CONCOR). IDBI Bank, PTC India, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, National Aluminium Company (NALCO), Granules India, Petronet LNG and Lloyds Engineering Works are also on the list.

Godrej Consumer Products, Privi Speciality Chemicals, Coal India, Symphony and Asian Paints may also draw investor attention in today's trade.

Experts have advised investors to watch shares of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, InterGlobe Aviation Limited, Tata Power Company Limited and Godrej Properties Limited. This information is based on views from various analysts and experts.

In the US market, the S&P 500 slipped more than 120 points from its session high on Monday and closed down 0.5%. Japan's stock market is closed today, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for a national public holiday, Culture Day (Bunka no Hi).