Premarket Report – January 13, 2026
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Indicates Mildly Positive Open: GIFT Nifty futures at 25,865 (+0.06%), signaling a steady start amid positive global cues.
- Asia Markets Mostly Higher: Regional indices trading positively led by gains in Japan and Hong Kong.
- Bank Nifty Futures Firm: Bank Nifty futures around 59,760 (+0.37%); banking stocks showing resilience.
- Midcaps Slightly Higher: Nifty Midcap futures up 0.33%.
- Rupee Stable: Trading near 90.26 against USD amid balanced flows.
- FII Flows Negative: FII net sellers Rs 3,769 Cr; DIIs net buyers Rs 5,595 Cr.
- Sector Focus: Metals, pharmaceuticals, and energy showing momentum.
- IT Futures Mildly Higher: Nifty IT futures up ~0.05% on global tech strength.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Jan 12)
- Dow Jones: 49,504.07 (+0.48%)
- S&P 500: 6,966.28 (+0.65%)
- Nasdaq: 23,671.35 (+0.86%)
- VIX (CBOE): 14.49 (-2.00%)
US indices closed higher with gains in S&P and Nasdaq amid tech rally, Dow up on broad gains.
Asia & Europe (Jan 13 Premarket)
- Nikkei 225: +1.61%
- Hang Seng: +1.44%
- Kospi: +1.23%
- Europe Futures: Positive
Asian markets trading higher; Europe expected to open positively.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $63.17 (-0.01%)
- Gold: $4,592.92 (+0.30%)
- US Dollar Index: 98.87 (-0.26%)
Oil steady; gold rises on safe-haven demand as dollar weakens.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 25,865 (+0.06%)
- Nifty 50 (Jan 12 Close): 25,790.25 (+0.42%)
- Sensex (Jan 12 Close): 84,500.00 (+0.50%)
- India VIX: 11.37
Indices likely to open slightly higher; volatility low.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: ~25,880 (+0.36%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: ~59,760 (+0.37%)
- Nifty IT Futures: Up ~0.05%
- Nifty Midcap Futures: ~13,740 (+0.33%)
Futures pointing to a positive opening with broad support.
Top Movers (Recent Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Coal India (+3.20%) | Infosys (-0.50%) |
| Cipla (+2.50%) | HDFC Bank (-1.20%) |
| JSW Steel (+0.90%) | Tata Motors (-0.80%) |
Strength in metals and pharma; pressure on IT and banking stocks.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
Asian Stocks Rise on Tech Rally; Nikkei Hits Record High
Japan's Nikkei surges to new highs amid reports of snap elections and tech gains.
US Markets Close Higher Amid Tech Gains
S&P 500 and Nasdaq rally as tech sector offsets Fed jitters.
Oil Prices Steady on Improved Demand Outlook
Brent crude holds firm as global demand projections improve.
Tariff Fears Weigh on Indian Markets
Nifty slides amid US-India trade uncertainties and FII outflows.
Cipla in Focus After Positive Earnings Outlook
Pharma giant Cipla sees gains on strong quarterly guidance.
Gold Surges on Safe-Haven Demand
Precious metals gain traction amid geopolitical tensions and dollar weakness.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Highest Call OI at 25,900 suggests resistance; highest Put OI at 25,500 indicates major support.
| Strike | Call OI (Lakhs) | Put OI (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,500 | 120.00 | 235.00 |
| 25,600 | 150.00 | 197.00 |
| 25,700 | 200.00 | 224.00 |
| 25,800 | 300.00 | 179.00 |
| 25,900 | 365.00 | 100.00 |
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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