Gift Nifty Up, US Stocks Rise, Gold Near Peak, Key Cues To Track on December 24, 2025

Indian equity markets are likely to be impacted on Wednesday, supported by gains in GIFT Nifty and a strong overnight performance in US markets. Global cues, commodity prices and institutional flows will remain in focus for investors.

Gift Nifty Signals Positive Start

GIFT Nifty was trading 32 points higher, or 0.12%, at 26,235, indicating a mildly positive opening for benchmark indices. In the previous session, the Nifty 50 ended flat at 26,177, while the Sensex slipped 0.05% to 85,525.

Asian Markets Mixed

Asian markets opened mixed as several exchanges are set for early closure due to Christmas Eve. Japan’s Nikkei rose 0.14%, while Topix was flat. South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.2%, whereas Kosdaq slipped 0.2%. Hong Kong futures pointed to a slightly higher opening.

US Markets Close Higher

US equities ended higher overnight, led by gains in AI stocks. The S&P 500 rose 0.46% to a record high, the Nasdaq climbed 0.57%, and the Dow Jones added 0.16%, providing positive global cues for Asian markets.

Dollar And Rupee Movement

The US Dollar Index (DXY) was marginally lower at 97.87. The Indian rupee strengthened slightly to 89.65 per dollar on Tuesday, offering mild support to domestic markets.

Crude Oil Prices Edge Up

Crude oil prices traded higher in early trade. WTI crude rose 0.15% to $58.47, while Brent crude gained 0.14% to $62.47, tracking global demand and supply expectations.

FII and DII Activity

On December 23, foreign institutional investors sold shares worth ₹1,794.80 crore, while domestic institutional investors bought shares worth ₹3,812.37 crore, cushioning the market from deeper losses.

Gold Near Record Highs

Gold prices remain elevated. 24-carat gold is priced at ₹1,37,960 per 10 grams, close to its all-time high, up 0.82% from the previous day. In Delhi, gold is trading at ₹1,37,720 per 10 grams.

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Sector And Business Group Trends

On Tuesday, mining stocks performed the best, with sectoral market capitalisation rising 2%. Glass stocks fell the most, down 1.62%, followed by shipping and non-alcoholic beverage stocks. Among business groups, the Modi Group gained 4.24%, while the Indiabulls Group declined 2.35%.

Conclusion

Markets are expected to open on a positive note today, supported by a firm GIFT Nifty and strong US cues. However, mixed Asian markets, high gold prices and continued FII selling may keep volatility elevated as investors track global and domestic developments closely.

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