Premarket Report – October 24, 2025
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Signals Balanced Opening: GIFT Nifty futures at 26,000 (+0.01%), indicating a flat to mildly positive start for Nifty 50 amid mixed global cues and ongoing FII inflows.
- Asian Markets Mixed: Nikkei up 0.45% to 49,185; Hang Seng up 2.52% on policy support; Shanghai Composite gains 0.53% with stimulus expectations.
- Auto Sector Steady: Maruti, Tata Motors hold firm on EV policy boosts; festive demand sustains momentum.
- Pharma Sector Gains: Cipla, Sun Pharma rise on export orders; USFDA approvals in focus.
- Banking Sector Optimistic: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank advance on Q2 previews; RBI liquidity measures supportive.
- Realty Sector Firm: DLF, Oberoi Realty up on infra spending; rate cut hopes persist.
- Rupee Weakens vs USD: Indian rupee at 87.78 (-0.10%), pressured by dollar strength and trade concerns.
- IT Sector Strong: Infosys, TCS surge on deal wins; US trade thaw aids sentiment.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Oct 23)
- Dow Jones: 46,734.61 (+0.31%)
- S&P 500: 6,738.44 (+0.58%)
- Nasdaq: 22,941.80 (+0.89%)
- VIX (CBOE): 17.00 (-2.00%)
US indices advance on earnings positivity; tech rebound leads Nasdaq higher, VIX dips on easing volatility.
Asia & Europe (Oct 24)
- Nikkei 225: +0.45% (+221 points)
- Hang Seng: +2.52% (+658 points)
- Shanghai Composite: +0.53% (+24 points)
- DAX: +0.07% (+17 points)
Asia mixed with Hang Seng leading gains; Europe steady amid earnings and policy updates.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $64.20 (+4.70%)
- WTI Crude: $62.01 (+5.99%)
- Gold: $4,111.29 (+0.26%)
- US Dollar Index: 98.50 (-0.25%)
Oil surges on supply disruptions; gold holds gains amid safe-haven demand.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 26,000 (+0.01%)
- Nifty 50 (Oct 23 Close): 25,891.40 (+0.09%)
- Sensex (Oct 23 Close): 84,556.40 (+0.15%)
- India VIX: 11.43 (+5.96%)
Markets set for flat open; rising VIX signals caution, but FII buying cushions downside.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: 25,950 (+0.09%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: 58,450 (+0.85%)
- Nifty IT Futures: 39,500 (+2.70%)
- Nifty Midcap Futures: 12,556 (-1.10%)
Sector futures mixed; IT and banking lead, midcaps lag on profit booking.
Top Movers (Oct 23 Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Infosys (+4.10%) | Eternal (-3.00%) |
| HCL Tech (+3.20%) | Bharti Airtel (-1.50%) |
| TCS (+2.50%) | UltraTech Cement (-1.20%) |
IT heavyweights drive gains; select telecom and cement stocks drag.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
FIIs Infuse Rs 5,200 Cr into Equities
Foreign investors continue buying spree, pushing Nifty towards 26,000; DIIs net sellers at Rs 1,800 Cr.
Nifty Targets 26,300 Amid Earnings Rally
Benchmark eyes fresh highs; analysts upbeat on IT and financial results momentum.
Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations
Financials and IT outperform; HDFC Bank, Infosys post strong numbers.
Oil Surges on Sanctions Fears
Brent above $64 amid US-Russia tensions; impacts inflation outlook.
RBI Signals Rate Cut Possibility
Monetary policy committee hints at easing; boosts banking sector sentiment.
Asia Rallies on Trade Thaw Hopes
Hang Seng nears peaks; Nikkei hits records on coalition stability.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Max Call OI at 26,000 strike (12.5M contracts) signals resistance; max Put OI at 25,800 (18.0M contracts) provides support, with bullish undertone intact.
| Strike | Call OI (K) | Put OI (K) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,800 | 8,200 | 18,000 |
| 26,000 | 9,800 | 7,500 |
| 26,200 | 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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