Premarket Report – December 26, 2025
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Indicates Mild Negative Open: GIFT Nifty futures at 26,120 (-0.04%), signaling a cautious start amid global uncertainties.
- Asia Markets Mixed: Asian shares show varied performance with Nikkei slightly up.
- Bank Nifty Futures Soft: Bank Nifty futures around 58,745 (-0.13%); banking sector under pressure.
- Midcaps Hold Ground: Nifty Midcap futures at 60,816 (0.00%).
- Rupee Weakens Slightly: Near 89.74 levels amid forex volatility.
- FII Flows Mixed: Foreign investors net sellers; DIIs provide support.
- Sector Focus: Energy and metals attract attention.
- IT Futures Down: Nifty IT futures under pressure on global cues.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Dec 24)
- Dow Jones: 48,731.16 (+0.60%)
- S&P 500: 6,932.05 (+0.32%)
- Nasdaq: 23,613.31 (+0.22%)
- VIX (CBOE): 13.47 (0.00%)
US indices hit records amid holiday optimism and strong GDP data.
Asia & Europe (Dec 26 Premarket)
- Nikkei 225: +0.00%
- Hang Seng: +0.17%
- Kospi: +2.12%
- Europe Futures: +0.30%
Asia mixed in thin holiday trade; Europe steady.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: ~$62.29 (+0.00%)
- Gold: ~$4,479.38 (-0.19%)
- US Dollar Index: ~97.98 (+0.03%)
Commodities stable; dollar edges up slightly.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 26,120 (-0.04%)
- Nifty 50 (Dec 24 Close): 26,142.10 (-0.13%)
- Sensex (Dec 24 Close): 85,408.70 (-0.14%)
- India VIX: ~9.71 (-1.32%)
Benchmarks consolidate; volatility low.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: ~26,028.5 (+0.57%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: ~58,745 (-0.13%)
- Nifty IT Futures: ~42,800 (+0.35%)
- Nifty Midcap Futures: ~60,816 (0.00%)
Futures indicate mixed opening; caution prevails.
Top Movers (Dec 24 Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Coal India (+2.12%) | Dr Reddys Lab (-1.6%) |
| Shriram Finance (+2.3%) | Sun Pharma (-1.1%) |
| Bajaj Finance (+2.2%) | Infosys (-0.35%) |
Market breadth negative; select gains in finance.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
S&P 500 Hits Record Close
US markets rally on strong GDP data.
Oil Steady Amid Tensions
Brent holds amid US-Venezuela developments.
PhysicsWallah IPO Filing
Edtech firm eyes market debut.
Gold Crosses $4,500
Precious metal surges on safe-haven demand.
RBI Liquidity Boost
Central bank announces measures.
Dollar Weakens
Index near multi-month lows.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Highest Call OI concentrated at 26,200 & 26,300 strikes indicating strong resistance zone around 26,200-26,300. Highest Put OI at 26,000 strike suggests key support near 26,000.
| Strike | Call OI (Lakhs) | Put OI (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| 26,000 | 1.85 | 2.45 |
| 26,100 | 1.12 | 1.68 |
| 26,200 | 2.34 | 1.05 |
| 26,300 | 2.28 | 0.82 |
| 26,400 | 1.96 | 0.56 |
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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