Premarket Report – December 16, 2025
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Signals Muted Open: GIFT Nifty futures at 26,011 (-0.30%), indicating a soft start amid mixed global signals and ongoing rupee depreciation.
- Asia Extends Losses: Nikkei slips 1.5%; Kospi down 1.8%; Hang Seng eases 1.0% on persistent tech sector pressures.
- Banking Sector Cautious: Bank Nifty futures at 59,200 (-0.20%); awaiting key US jobs data and Fed commentary.
- Midcaps Dip Slightly: Nifty Midcap futures at 13,680 (-0.15%) with selective interest in select names.
- Rupee Edges Lower: At 90.78 (+0.01% vs USD), pressured by dollar strength and FII caution.
- DIIs Counter FII Outflows: DII net buy Rs 2,500 Cr on Dec 15; FIIs net sell Rs 1,000 Cr amid positioning for US data.
- Auto Sector in Focus: IndiGo, HUL gain traction; sector eyes festive demand recovery.
- IT Futures Soft: Nifty IT futures at 38,150 (-0.25%) tracking Nasdaq weakness.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Dec 15)
- Dow Jones: 48,417 (-0.09%)
- S&P 500: 6,850 (-0.16%)
- Nasdaq: 23,450 (-0.59%)
- VIX (CBOE): 19.50 (+5.00%)
Wall Street dips as investors brace for jobs report; VIX rises on uncertainty.
Asia & Europe (Dec 16 Premarket)
- Nikkei 225: -1.50%
- Hang Seng: -1.00%
- Kospi: -1.80%
- Europe Futures: +0.10%
Asia weakens further on risk aversion; Europe flat ahead of policy meetings.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $60.38 (-0.29%)
- Gold: $2,650 (+0.20%)
- US Dollar Index: 98.50 (-0.10%)
Oil softens on demand worries; gold gains as safe-haven amid equity pullback.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 26,011 (-0.30%)
- Nifty 50 (Dec 15 Close): 26,027 (-0.08%)
- Sensex (Dec 15 Close): 85,213 (-0.06%)
- India VIX: 10.45 (-3.00%)
Benchmarks end marginally lower; VIX dips signaling reduced volatility.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: 26,050 (-0.15%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: 59,200 (-0.20%)
- Nifty IT Futures: 38,150 (-0.25%)
- Nifty Midcap Futures: 13,680 (-0.15%)
Futures trade lower; auto and consumer stocks offer pockets of resilience.
Top Movers (Dec 15 Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| IndiGo (+2.50%) | M&M (-1.90%) |
| HUL (+1.80%) | Eicher Motors (-1.70%) |
| Dixon Tech (+1.50%) | Asian Paints (-1.20%) |
Airlines and FMCG lead gains; autos drag on margin concerns.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
India-US Trade Framework Advances
Progress on agreement to remove reciprocal tariffs; Piyush Goyal highlights positive talks boosting bilateral ties.
Record FDI Inflows into India at $50.4B
H1 FY26 sees 16% YoY rise; manufacturing and tech sectors attract bulk of investments.
Gold Investment Demand Surges in India
Q3 inflows exceed $10B; bars and coins lead as prices hit records, pension funds enter.
Fed Delivers Rate Cut with Dissent
25bps reduction amid mixed signals; markets eye jobs data for next moves.
Silver Hits Historic Highs Globally
Industrial demand and safe-haven buying propel prices; impacts Indian jewelers.
CEO Confidence High Heading into 2026
Global survey shows optimism despite headwinds; India leads emerging market sentiment.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Max Call OI at 26,100 strike indicates resistance; max Put OI at 26,000 offers support, pointing to range of 26,000-26,100.
| Strike | Call OI (K) | Put OI (K) |
|---|---|---|
| 26,000 | 50,000 | 110,000 |
| 26,100 | 130,000 | 40,000 |
| 26,050 | 40,000 | 35,000 |
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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