GIFT Nifty in Green on Dec 12, 2025: How Is the Indian Stock Market Likely to Open Today?

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 are set for a strong start on Friday, December 12, supported by positive global market sentiment. US markets rallied overnight, with both the Dow Jones and S&P 500 closing at record highs after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates. The upbeat global mood has lifted Gift Nifty as well, which was trading close to its all-time high at 26,134, up 108 points or 0.4% from the previous Nifty futures close.

Gift Nifty Today

Gift Nifty continued to reflect sentiment, hovering near its record high at 26,134, up 108 points (0.4%) from the previous Nifty futures close, signalling another upbeat opening for Indian markets.

Asian Markets Turn Cautious

Asian shares opened slightly higher on Friday as global equities surged to record levels. Australia’s benchmark index gained nearly 1%, mirroring Thursday’s 0.2% uptick in the S&P 500. US futures were mostly stable, while Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.1%. The rally also pushed the MSCI All Country World Index to a new closing high, positioning it for its strongest annual performance since 2019.

Domestic Market Recap

On the domestic front, Indian equities broke a three-day losing streak on Thursday, December 11, after the Fed announced a 25-basis-point rate cut and signalled one more cut next year. The Sensex rose 427 points to 84,818.13 (0.51%), Nifty 50 added 141 points to close at 25,898.55 (0.55%).

Global Market Highlights

US markets ended higher on Thursday, with the Dow and S&P 500 settling at new peaks after the Fed adopted a less hawkish stance. The S&P 500 posted its first record close in over a month as investors shifted toward financials and materials amid concerns about expensive AI-driven tech stocks. The Nasdaq, however, finished lower due to weakness in technology shares following disappointing guidance from Oracle.

The financial sector gained 1.8%, materials advanced 2.2%, while the major indices closed as follows:

• Dow Jones: +646.26 points (1.34%) to 48,704.01
• S&P 500: +14.32 points (0.21%) to 6,901.00
• Nasdaq Composite: –60.30 points (0.25%) to 23,593.86

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Conclusion

Strong global sentiment, record US market highs, and a supportive Fed policy outlook continue to buoy investor confidence. With Gift Nifty trading near its peak, Indian markets appear set for another positive session, supported by improving risk appetite and broad-based optimism across global equities.

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