Premarket Report – October 13, 2025
Published: 08:45 AM IST
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Signals Negative Opening: GIFT Nifty futures at 25315 (-0.34%), hinting at a steady start for Nifty 50 amid easing US-China trade tensions and FII inflows.
- Asian Markets Recover: Nikkei up 4.75% to record high on pro-growth policies; Hang Seng down 1.7% on rare earth curbs, Shanghai Composite -2.5% at open.
- Metals Sector Rebounds: Tata Steel, JSW Steel gain on tariff de-escalation; domestic infra spending provides support despite China supply concerns.
- Pharma Sector Outperforms: Dr Reddy’s, Sun Pharma rise on strong Q2 expectations; healthcare leads weekly gains amid global volatility.
- Banking Sector Firm: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank steady with FII buying; RBI's steady policy aids sentiment.
- Realty Sector Gains: DLF, Godrej Properties up on urban demand revival; lock-in expiry at Bharti Hexacom adds liquidity.
- Rupee Steady vs USD: Indian rupee at 84.10, supported by RBI interventions and easing dollar pressures from trade optimism.
- IT Sector Mixed: Infosys, Wipro hold gains pre-earnings; Citi upgrade lifts Kfin Technologies, sector eyes US data.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Oct 10)
- Dow Jones: 45,479.60 (-1.90%)
- S&P 500: 6,552.51 (-2.71%)
- Nasdaq: 22,204.43 (-3.56%)
- VIX (CBOE): 22.00 (+32%)
US indices rebound in futures (+0.7-1%) on Trump's de-escalation signals; tariff pause eases fears, but volatility lingers post-weekly highs.
Asia & Europe (Oct 11)
- Nikkei 225: +4.75% (+2,177 points)
- Hang Seng: -1.70% (-455 points)
- Shanghai Composite: -2.50% (-95 points)
- DAX: -1.40% (-340 points)
Japan surges to record on policy boost; China slumps on rare earth curbs, Europe dips on trade risks but eyes stimulus.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $62.73 (-3.82%)
- WTI Crude: $58.90 (-4.24%)
- Gold: $4,015.59 (+1.02%)
- US Dollar Index: 105.50 (+2.15%)
Oil rebounds on trade thaw; gold holds gains as safe-haven amid China stimulus hopes and geopolitical watch.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 25,402 (+0.56%)
- Nifty 50 (Oct 10 Close): 25,285.35 (+0.41%)
- Sensex (Oct 10 Close): 82,500.82 (+0.40%)
- India VIX: 10.10 (-0.20%)
Markets eye Q2 earnings kickoff with TCS; World Bank ups FY26 GDP to 6.5% on robust domestic demand and tax reforms.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: 25,350.00 (+0.25%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: 55,854.20 (+0.34%)
- Nifty IT Futures: 42,950.00 (+0.35%)
- Nifty Midcap Futures: 13,139.90 (+0.05%)
Banking and IT futures lift on FII flows; midcaps steady amid selective buying post-weekly gains.
Top Movers (Oct 10 Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Eternal (+5.2%) | Tata Steel (-2.1%) |
| SBI (+1.8%) | TCS (-1.5%) |
| Dr Reddy’s (+1.6%) | Tech Mahindra (-1.2%) |
Healthcare and PSU banks lead amid 263 BSE 500 stocks in green; metals drag on China curbs.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Max Call OI at 25,300 strike (12.5M contracts) signals resistance; max Put OI at 25,000 (11.0M contracts) indicates support as total call OI hits 15.9 Cr.
| Strike | Call OI (K) | Put OI (K) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,000 | 9,500 | 11,000 |
| 25,200 | 10,500 | 8,000 |
| 25,300 | 12,500 | 7,500 |
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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