Indian equity benchmarks are expected to begin Tuesday’s session on a subdued note, weighed down by weak global signals. Indian stock markets snapped their two-day winning run on Monday, December 15, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 closing in the red amid mixed global signals.
On the macroeconomic front, global investors are closely watching key data releases, including US non-farm payrolls and retail sales, Eurozone trade figures, UK employment data, and China’s industrial output and retail sales numbers. Domestically, market participants are awaiting the HSBC flash readings for Manufacturing, Services, and Composite PMI.
Early indicators from GIFT Nifty futures also point to a cautious opening for domestic indices. As of 08:00 AM on Tuesday, GIFT Nifty futures were down 42.50 points, trading at 26,041.50
Across the Asia-Pacific region, markets were largely in the red, mirroring overnight losses on Wall Street as investors continued to pare exposure to US artificial intelligence-related stocks. Japan’s Nikkei 225 declined 1.27 per cent, while South Korea’s Kospi slipped 0.75 per cent, extending losses for a second straight session. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200, however, traded nearly flat.
Overnight in the US, major Wall Street indices ended Monday’s session lower as investors braced for a data-heavy week and assessed reports on potential Federal Reserve leadership candidates, alongside policymakers’ commentary for insights into the future path of interest rates. The S&P 500 eased 0.16 per cent after opening higher, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.09 per cent, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.59 per cent.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers to the tune of ₹1,427.57 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) provided support, net buying equities worth ₹1,734.91 crore on Monday, December 15.
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In the mainboard space, the KSH International IPO opens for subscription today, while the ICICI Prudential AMC IPO enters its final day.
In the SME segment, Stanbik Agro, Exim Routes, and Ashwini Container Movers IPOs move into their last day of bidding, while the Neptune Logitek IPO continues into its second day. Additionally, the basis of allotment for HRS Aluglaze IPO and Pajson Agro India IPO is scheduled to be finalised today.
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Published on: Dec 16, 2025, 8:15 AM IST
Sachin Gupta
Sachin Gupta is a Content Writer with 6+ years of experience in the stock market, including global markets like the US, Canada, and Australia. At Angel One, Sachin specialises in creating financial content that simplifies complex market trends. Sachin holds a Master's in Commerce, specialising in Economics.
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