New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- Stock market prediction for Friday, 30 October, 2026: The Indian stock market is likely to open on a negative note, as GIFT Nifty signalled muted start on Friday, 30 October.

Meanwhile, Asian markets traded mixed on Friday, while US stock futures witnessed a down day amidst disappointing tech results.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended Thursday's session with gains of over 1%, supported by strong buying interest in banking, FMCG and IT stocks. Positive sentiment was further lifted by a decline in crude oil prices and the US Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged.

The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 905.01 points, or 1.24%, to finish at 74,151.04, its highest closing level in more than a week. Of the ind...