Markets were closed on August 15, 2025, for India’s 78th Independence Day.
Equity, derivative, and commodity trading resumed on Monday, August 18.
The holiday pause followed a short trading week with mild gains.
Investors will recalibrate strategies based on global cues and r
eturn flows.
Weekend news may prompt shifts in pre-open positioning.
A fresh opening gap could determine short-term intraday bias.
Analysts note traders repositioning ahead of a busy policy week.
Low liquidity weeks often result in volatile re-open moves.
Investors are advised to watch global markets at open for c
ues.
The extended weekend is expected to reset sentiment heading int
o the week.