US jobs data released Friday came in far short of expectations, with the economy adding just 235,000 positions in August.
Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could rise 24 points at the opening bell.
China's factory activity grew at a slower pace in August as PMI for August came in at 50.1, against July's reading of 50.4.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is slated to make remarks on Friday as part of the central bank's summit.
Asian stocks traded mixed on Thursday, as US markets again surged to record highs. Meanwhile, South Korea's central bank hiked interest rates.
The key equity indices ended near the day's high with robust gains on Tuesday, tracking positive cues in other Asian stocks.
The S&P BSE Sensex, advanced 226.47 points or 0.41% to 55,555.79 on Monday. The Nifty 50 index gained 45.95 points or 0.28% to 16,496.45.
Hang Seng closed 2.13% or 550 points down at 25316.33. Likewise, Nikkei and Shanghai settled 1.10% and 0.57% down at 27281 and 3,465, respectively
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,088.32 crore, while DIIs were net buyers to the tune of of Rs 506.21 crore on August 16.
Two Federal Reserve officials said on Monday that the US economy is growing rapidly