The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a weak start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25,045 level, a discount of nearly 80 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

India stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Real Estate, Auto and Consumer Durables sectors led shares lower. At the close in NSE, the Nifty 50 fell 0.89% to hit a new 1-month low,

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a flat start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 26,000 level, a premium of nearly 10 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.