Premarket Report – October 23, 2025
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Signals Positive Opening: GIFT Nifty futures at 25,200 (+1.6%), indicating a strong start for Nifty 50 amid renewed FII inflows and optimism over India-US trade deal prospects.
- Asian Markets Rally: Nikkei up 1.3% to 42,807; Hang Seng surges 1.9% on property easing; Shanghai Composite gains 1.2% with stimulus hopes.
- Auto Sector Accelerates: Maruti, Tata Motors gain on festive sales data; EV incentives drive sentiment despite supply chain challenges.
- Pharma Sector Robust: Cipla, Dr Reddy’s advance post-earnings; focus on USFDA nods and export recovery.
- Banking Sector Gains Traction: HDFC Bank, SBI rise on Q2 previews; liquidity boost from RBI aids outlook.
- Realty Sector Steady: DLF, Godrej Properties firm on urban infra; rate sensitivity persists.
- Rupee Strengthens vs USD: Indian rupee at 83.50 (+0.25%), supported by inflows and softer dollar.
- IT Sector Rebounds: Infosys, TCS lift on US deals; easing tariffs favor sector.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Oct 22)
- Dow Jones: 46,924.74 (+0.47%)
- S&P 500: 6,735.35 (0.00%)
- Nasdaq: 22,953.67 (-0.16%)
- VIX (CBOE): 17.87 (-2.00%)
US indices mixed on earnings; Dow hits record, tech dips on tariff worries, VIX eases signaling reduced volatility.
Asia & Europe (Oct 23)
- Nikkei 225: +1.3% (+551 points)
- Hang Seng: +1.9% (+492 points)
- Shanghai Composite: +1.2% (+35 points)
- DAX: +0.4% (+96 points)
Asia surges on trade thaw; Europe gains modestly with DAX on earnings positivity.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $64.20 (+4.70%)
- WTI Crude: $58.79 (+2.70%)
- Gold: $4,081.09 (-0.47%)
- US Dollar Index: 98.50 (-0.25%)
Oil rebounds on supply concerns; gold dips from highs amid dollar strength and risk-on sentiment.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 25,200 (+1.6%)
- Nifty 50 (Oct 21 Close): 25,868.60 (+0.10%)
- Sensex (Oct 21 Close): 84,426.34 (+0.07%)
- India VIX: 11.29 (-0.62%)
Markets poised for gap-up after holiday; low VIX reflects calm, FII buying supports rally.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: 25,280 (+1.6%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: 58,200 (+0.29%)
- Nifty IT Futures: 39,500 (+0.76%)
- Nifty Midcap Futures: 59,000 (+0.50%)
Sector futures align with global positivity; banking and IT lead premarket gains.
Top Movers (Oct 21 Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Cipla (+4.15%) | Kotak Mahindra (-1.20%) |
| Bajaj Finserv (+2.50%) | ICICI Bank (-0.85%) |
| Infosys (+1.80%) | HCL Tech (-1.10%) |
Pharma and financials advance; select banks lag on caution.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
FIIs Pump Rs 7,300 Cr into Equities
Foreign investors reverse outflows, bolstering Nifty near record highs; DIIs add Rs 2,000 Cr.
Nifty Eyes All-Time High at 26,277
Benchmark just 410 points away; analysts predict breakout on earnings momentum.
Q2 Earnings Revival Expected
Financials, IT set to drive growth; focus on HDFC Bank, Infosys results.
Gold Dips Below $4,100
Post-Diwali correction amid risk-on; equities seen outperforming.
RBI Appoints New ED at Axis Bank
Neeraj Gambhir takes charge; bolsters regulatory oversight in banking.
Asia Hits Records on Trade Optimism
Hang Seng nears 4-year high; Shanghai up on policy support signals.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Max Call OI at 25,800 strike (12.5M contracts) signals resistance; max Put OI at 25,500 (18.0M contracts) provides support, with bullish undertone persisting.
| Strike | Call OI (K) | Put OI (K) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,500 | 8,200 | 18,000 |
| 25,800 | 9,800 | 7,500 |
| 26,000 | 12,500 | 6,800 |
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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