Premarket Report – December 18, 2025
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Indicates Flat to Negative Open: GIFT Nifty futures at 25,869 (-0.10%), suggesting a subdued start amid mixed global signals.
- Asia Trades Mildly Lower: Nikkei and Hang Seng slightly down; caution prevails ahead of key data.
- Bank Nifty Futures Soft: Bank Nifty futures near 59,000 (-0.30%); financials facing mild pressure.
- Midcaps Resilient: Nifty Midcap futures stable with negligible change.
- Rupee Stabilizes: Holding near 90.40 vs USD after recent volatility.
- FIIs Net Sellers: Continued outflows pressure indices; DIIs provide counter support.
- Focus on Quality: Largecaps and defensives preferred in uncertain environment.
- IT Futures Mixed: Nifty IT futures holding ground despite US tech weakness.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Dec 17)
- Dow Jones: ~47,900 (-1.00%)
- S&P 500: ~6,800 (-0.24%)
- Nasdaq: ~22,700 (-1.80%)
- VIX (CBOE): ~19.00 (+8.00%)
US markets lower on tech sell-off and AI concerns; volatility spikes.
Asia & Europe (Dec 18 Premarket)
- Nikkei 225: -0.40%
- Hang Seng: -0.20%
- Kospi: -0.30%
- Europe Futures: -0.40%
Asia mildly negative; Europe cautious on economic outlook.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: ~$59.70 (+1.30%)
- Gold: ~$4,326 (+0.20%)
- US Dollar Index: ~106.00 (flat)
Oil rebounds on geopolitical tensions; gold steady as safe-haven.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 25,869 (-0.10%)
- Nifty 50 (Dec 17 Close): 25,860 (-0.20%)
- Sensex (Dec 17 Close): ~84,600 (-0.10%)
- India VIX: ~15.50 (+5.00%)
Benchmarks end lower amid outflows; elevated volatility.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: ~25,870 (-0.10%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: ~59,000 (-0.30%)
- Nifty IT Futures: ~42,200 (flat)
- Nifty Midcap Futures: ~59,100 (flat)
Futures indicate cautious opening; selective buying in largecaps.
Top Movers (Dec 17 Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| PSU Banks (+0.80%) | Media (-1.50%) |
| Metals (+0.40%) | Realty (-1.20%) |
| Pharma (+0.30%) | IT (-1.00%) |
Defensives hold better; cyclicals face selling pressure.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
Rupee Recovers Sharply
RBI intervention helps rupee rebound from record lows near 91.
Tech Sell-Off Hits US Markets
Nasdaq drops on renewed AI valuation concerns.
Corporate Deals in Focus
HCLTech and Titagarh Rail secure major contracts.
Oil Prices Volatile
Brent recovers amid Venezuela sanctions and supply dynamics.
Global Volatility Rises
Mixed US jobs data keeps Fed path uncertain.
Institutional Flows Mixed
FII selling persists; DII buying cushions downside.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Max Call OI at 26,000 strike builds resistance; max Put OI at 25,800 supports near-term base.
| Strike | Call OI (K) | Put OI (K) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,800 | 48,000 | 112,000 |
| 26,000 | 132,000 | 42,000 |
| 25,900 | 44,000 | 48,000 |
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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