Asian markets opened on a strong footing on April 14, 2025, tracking positive global cues. Among the standout performers, Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 529.94 points or 1.55% to trade at 34,115.52, hitting an intraday high of 34,325.59. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index surged 519.64 points or 2.48% to 21,434.33, supported by gains in technology and real estate sectors. In India, GIFT Nifty rose 242.50 points or 1.05% to 23,265.00, signaling a positive outlook for domestic equities.
South Korea’s Kospi advanced 21.51 points or 0.88% to 2,454.23, while Taiwan’s Weighted Index gained 233.61 points or 1.20% to 19,762.38. Singapore’s Straits Times Index also moved higher by 61.62 points or 1.75% to 3,574.15. Indonesia’s Jakarta Composite rose 86.15 points or 1.38% to 6,348.38.
The upward momentum in Asian equities came after Wall Street posted strong gains on Friday, boosting investor sentiment across global markets.
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Data as on 14 April, 2025 | 08:54 IST
