Premarket Report – October 08, 2025
Published: 08:58 AM IST
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Signals Mildly Negative Opening: GIFT Nifty futures at 25,216 (-0.04%), hinting at a cautious start for Nifty 50 amid US shutdown delays and tariff uncertainties.
- Asian Markets Mixed: Nikkei edges up 0.01%, Hang Seng flat; European futures dip on fiscal concerns and French election fallout.
- Banking Sector Resilient: Nifty Bank futures steady at 56,500 (+0.35%), supported by RBI's eased lending norms for corporates.
- IT Sector Under Pressure: Infosys, TCS slip on H-1B visa scrutiny; sector awaits Fed minutes for rate cut clarity.
- Realty Sector Brightens: DLF, Godrej Properties gain on festive demand surge; urban housing momentum builds.
- Metals Steady Amid Volatility: Tata Steel, JSW hold ground despite global commodity dips; domestic infra boosts sentiment.
- Rupee Firm vs USD: Indian rupee at 88.79, bolstered by RBI interventions and remittance inflows amid global jitters.
- Auto Sector Optimistic: Tata Motors, Maruti eye gains on EV policy tweaks and strong festive bookings.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Oct 7)
- Dow Jones: 46,520.12 (-0.37%)
- S&P 500: 6,707.12 (-0.49%)
- Nasdaq: 22,753.91 (-0.82%)
- VIX (CBOE): 16.88 (+1.38%)
US indices pull back from records amid shutdown; tech weighs on Nasdaq as Oracle margins disappoint.
Asia & Europe (Oct 8)
- Nikkei 225: +0.01% (+6.12 points)
- Hang Seng: 0.00% (0.00 points)
- Shanghai Composite: Closed (Holiday)
- DAX: 24,451.09 (+0.30%)
Japan's Nikkei flat post-Takaichi boost; Europe gains modestly on ECB rate hold expectations.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $65.08 (-0.59%)
- WTI Crude: $61.92 (+0.38%)
- Gold: $3,974.00 (+0.46%)
- US Dollar Index: 98.10 (+0.38%)
Oil dips on ample supply; gold nears $4,000 amid safe-haven rush from geopolitical risks.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 25,216 (-0.04%)
- Nifty 50 (Oct 7 Close): 25,108.30 (+0.12%)
- Sensex (Oct 7 Close): 81,926.32 (+0.17%)
- India VIX: 10.05 (-1.39%)
Markets digest World Bank GDP upgrade to 6.5%; focus shifts to FOMC minutes and trade talks.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: 25,229.00 (+0.05%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: 56,500.00 (+0.35%)
- Nifty IT Futures: 42,800.00 (-0.20%)
- Nifty Midcap Futures: 13,200.00 (+0.25%)
Banking and midcaps firm; IT futures lag on visa concerns and global tech pullback.
Top Movers (Oct 7 Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Jio Financial (+2.01%) | Trent (-2.08%) |
| Bajaj Finance (+1.47%) | Axis Bank (-1.10%) |
| Eternal (+1.39%) | IndiGo (-1.08%) |
Financials rally on lending boost; consumer stocks drag amid festive slowdown fears.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Max Call OI at 25,200 strike (10.8M contracts) signals resistance; max Put OI at 25,000 (9.5M contracts) points to support amid range-bound trades.
| Strike | Call OI (K) | Put OI (K) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,000 | 9500 | 9500 |
| 25,200 | 10800 | 7200 |
| 25,300 | 8500 | 6500 |
Chart: Nifty 50 OI distribution below.
Disclaimer: Market data is based on the latest available information. GIFT Nifty price and other futures data are indicative and must be verified in real-time before trading. Investments are subject to market risks.
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