Premarket Report – December 17, 2025
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Indicates Weak Open: GIFT Nifty futures at 25,911 (0.00%), pointing to a flat to negative start amid global caution.
- Asia Trades Lower: Nikkei down ~0.5%; Hang Seng and Kospi mildly negative on risk-off sentiment.
- Bank Nifty Futures Soft: Bank Nifty futures near 59,180 (-0.47%); banking sector under pressure.
- Midcaps Stable: Nifty Midcap futures holding steady with limited downside.
- Rupee Weakens Further: Breaching 91 vs USD on continued FII selling and dollar rally.
- FIIs Continue Selling: FII net sell ~Rs 2,382 Cr; DII net buy ~Rs 1,077 Cr cushioning falls.
- Defensives in Focus: FMCG and pharma stocks eyed for relative strength.
- IT Futures Flat: Nifty IT futures stable despite Nasdaq volatility.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Dec 16)
- Dow Jones: 48,114 (-0.62%)
- S&P 500: 6,800 (-0.24%)
- Nasdaq: 23,111 (+0.23%)
- VIX (CBOE): ~18.50 (+2.50%)
US indices mixed; Dow and S&P dip on jobs data digestion; Nasdaq gains on tech resilience.
Asia & Europe (Dec 17 Premarket)
- Nikkei 225: -0.50%
- Hang Seng: -0.30%
- Kospi: -0.40%
- Europe Futures: -0.20%
Asia lower on global risk aversion; Europe cautious ahead of economic releases.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: ~$59.00 (-2.77%)
- Gold: ~$4,310 (+0.50%)
- US Dollar Index: ~106.00 (+0.20%)
Oil plunges on surplus fears; gold rises as safe-haven amid equity weakness.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 25,911 (0.00%)
- Nifty 50 (Dec 16 Close): 25,860 (-0.64%)
- Sensex (Dec 16 Close): ~84,752 (-0.54%)
- India VIX: ~14.50 (+4.00%)
Benchmarks close lower on FII outflows; volatility ticks higher.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: ~25,920 (-0.10%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: ~59,180 (-0.47%)
- Nifty IT Futures: ~42,000 (flat)
- Nifty Midcap Futures: ~59,000 (flat)
Futures suggest muted to weak opening; focus on defensives.
Top Movers (Dec 16 Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Metals (+2.00%) | Tech (-1.50%) |
| PSU Banks (+1.00%) | Realty (-1.80%) |
| Pharma (+0.80%) | Auto (-1.20%) |
Metals and PSUs gain; tech and realty underperform.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
Rupee Hits New Record Low
Currency weakens past 91 vs USD on FII outflows and strong dollar.
Persistent FII Selling in Equities
FIIs net sell over Rs 2,300 Cr; markets await reversal signals.
Vedanta Demerger Approved
NCLT clears plan to split conglomerate into separate listed entities.
Oil Prices Hit Multi-Year Lows
Brent below $60 on demand concerns and supply overhang.
Gold Nears All-Time Highs
Safe-haven buying pushes prices toward $4,400 amid uncertainty.
US Jobs Data Mixed
November payrolls beat but unemployment rises; Fed path in focus.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Max Call OI at 26,000 strike signals resistance; max Put OI at 25,800 provides support for range-bound action.
| Strike | Call OI (K) | Put OI (K) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,800 | 42,000 | 105,000 |
| 26,000 | 125,000 | 38,000 |
| 25,900 | 40,000 | 42,000 |
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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