The GIFT Nifty indicated a positive start for the benchmark indices today, as it crossed 25,500, climbing 35 points as of 8:52 AM.

The Sensex and Nifty 50 traded rangebound amid ongoing uncertainty regarding the India-US trade deal, impacting investor sentiment.

The Indian Rupee (INR) demonstrated strength on July 8, appreciating by 26 paise to settle at 85.68 against the US dollar.