Asian markets started the session on a strong note on Thursday, May 2, 2025, with major indices trading in the green amid positive global cues.
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Taiwan Weighted surged the most, rising 322.88 points (1.60%) to 20,557.91, leading gains in the region.
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Nikkei 225 climbed 222.93 points (0.61%) to 36,675.23, buoyed by gains in tech and auto shares.
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Hang Seng advanced 204.33 points (0.92%) to trade at 22,323.74, driven by strong sentiment in property and financials.
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Straits Times added 6.69 points (0.17%) to 3,839.20, showing moderate movement.
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GIFT Nifty, an early indicator for Indian markets, was up 36 points (0.15%) at 24,430.50 as of 07:36 IST.
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KOSPI of South Korea was marginally down by 0.29 points (-0.01%), trading at 2,556.32.
The early gains in Asia hint at a positive opening for Indian equities, supported by earnings optimism and steady global cues.
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