US Markets
Live US indices — Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000.
US marketsare the single biggest overnight influence on Indian stocks. Because the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq close in the early hours of Indian time, their performance is the first major global cue traders react to — a strong Wall Street session often lifts the Nifty and Sensex at the open, while a sharp US sell-off can pull them down.
This page tracks the headline US indices live: the Dow Jones (30 blue-chips), the S&P 500 (the broadest large-cap gauge), the tech-heavy Nasdaq and the small-cap Russell 2000 — each with its change, previous close and 52-week range. US regular hours run roughly 7:00 PM–1:30 AM IST, so the close lands overnight in India.
The link is strongest for Indian IT, which earns heavily from US clients and moves with the Nasdaq and the dollar-rupee rate. For the full overnight picture, view this alongside Global Markets covering Europe and Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do US markets affect Indian markets?›
US markets close in the early hours of Indian time, so their performance is the first major "global cue" Indian traders react to. A strong US session often lifts the Nifty and Sensex at open, while a sharp US sell-off can drag them lower — particularly for IT and other globally-linked sectors.
What are the main US indices?›
The three headline US indices are the Dow Jones Industrial Average (30 large blue-chips), the S&P 500 (500 large-cap companies, the broadest gauge) and the Nasdaq Composite (tech-heavy). The Russell 2000 tracks US small-caps.
When are US markets open in Indian time?›
US regular trading runs roughly 7:00 PM to 1:30 AM IST (8:00 PM to 2:30 AM during India's winter, due to US daylight saving). That means the US close lands overnight in India, setting the tone for the next Indian session.
Why should Indian IT investors watch US markets?›
Indian IT companies earn a large share of revenue from US clients and are correlated with the Nasdaq. US tech strength or weakness, along with the dollar-rupee rate, feeds directly into how Indian IT stocks trade.