GIFT Nifty in Green on Dec 31, 2025: How Is the Indian Stock Market Likely to Open Today?

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 were expected to open largely flat on Wednesday, December 31, the final trading session of 2025, amid thin volumes. Most Asian markets, including Japan, South Korea, and Thailand, remained closed for New Year’s Eve.

Early signals from Gift Nifty suggested a mildly positive start for domestic equities. Gift Nifty was trading around the 26,127 level, up 24 points or 0.09% compared with the previous close of Nifty futures.

Gift Nifty Today

Gift Nifty continued to point to a flat-to-positive opening for Indian benchmarks. The index was hovering near 26,127, reflecting a gain of 24 points or 0.09% over the previous close of Nifty futures.

Asian Markets Turn Cautious

Asian equities were heading toward their strongest annual performance in six years, supported by US Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and strong optimism around artificial intelligence-linked stocks. The MSCI All Country World Index has gained 21% so far this year, with just one trading session remaining in 2025. 

Asian markets were also set for a third consecutive year of gains, marking their best performance since 2017. Several regional markets, including Japan and South Korea, have already wrapped up trading for the year. Hang Seng futures slipped 0.2%, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.2%.

Domestic Market Recap

On Tuesday, December 30, Indian markets ended almost unchanged as investors stayed cautious in the absence of fresh domestic triggers and amid mixed global cues. The Sensex closed at 84,675.08, slipping 20 points or 0.02%, while the Nifty 50 edged down 3 points or 0.01% to settle at 25,938.85.

Global Market Highlights

US stocks edged lower on Tuesday as 2025 drew closer to an end and trading activity remained subdued. With only one session left in the year, most institutional investors had already closed positions, resulting in thin volumes. Despite recent minor declines, all major Wall Street indices are on track to post double-digit gains for the year. 

The S&P 500 slipped 9.50 points, or 0.1%, to 6,894.24, while still set for an annual rise of over 17%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 94.87 points, or 0.2%, to 48,367.06, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 55.27 points, or 0.2%, to 23,419.08.

Also Read: Best Mutual Funds Launched in India in 2025!

Conclusion

Overall, Gift Nifty signals a flat-to-positive start for Indian equity benchmarks in the final trading session of 2025, reflecting cautious optimism amid thin volumes, closed Asian markets, and muted global cues.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions. 

 Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.