Premarket Report – February 25, 2026
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Signals Mild Positive Open: GIFT Nifty futures at 25678 (+0.05%), suggesting a steady start with positive global signals.
- Asia Markets Positive: Nikkei up 0.87% on tech rally, Hang Seng gains 0.50% amid stimulus hopes.
- Bank Nifty Futures Firm: Bank Nifty futures around 61050 (+0.20%); banking sector supported by inflows.
- Midcaps Show Resilience: Nifty Midcap futures indicate upside on value buying.
- Rupee Slightly Weaker: USD/INR at 90.93 (+0.04%), amid dollar strength.
- FII Flows Mixed: FII net sellers Rs 102 Cr on Feb 24; DIIs net buyers Rs 3161 Cr.
- Sector Focus: Energy and metals attract interest on commodity uptick.
- IT Futures Mixed: Nifty IT futures show mild gains despite global tech volatility.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Feb 24)
- Dow Jones: 49,174.50 (+0.76%)
- S&P 500: 6,890.07 (+0.77%)
- Nasdaq: 22,863.68 (+1.04%)
- VIX (CBOE): Falls amid market optimism
US indices rally; tech sector boosted by AI advancements.
Asia & Europe (Feb 25 Premarket)
- Shanghai Composite: +0.87%
- Nikkei 225: +0.87%
- FTSE Futures: -0.04%
- DAX Futures: -0.02%
Asian markets upbeat; Europe cautious after recent highs.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $71.22 (+0.21%)
- Gold: $5,153.70 (+1.38%)
- US Dollar Index: 98.00 (+0.20%)
Oil steady on demand outlook; gold rises as safe haven.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 25,678 (+0.05%)
- Nifty 50 (Feb 24 Close): 25,424.65 (-1.12%)
- Sensex (Feb 24 Close): 82,225.92 (-1.28%)
- India VIX: 14.15 (-0.14%)
Markets set for recovery; VIX stable indicating lower volatility.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: ~25,494 (-0.82%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: ~61,047 (-0.35%)
- Nifty IT Futures: Mild gains
- Nifty Midcap Futures: Positive bias
Futures indicate rebound with sectoral rotation.
Top Movers (Recent Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| NTPC (+2.41%), Coal India (+1.16%) | LT Tech (-8.45%), LTIMindtree (-6.84%) |
| SBILIFE (+2.00%), Hind Unilever (+1.80%) | Tech Mahindra (-6.60%), Infosys (-3.91%) |
| Gains in energy and FMCG | IT and engineering under pressure |
Energy leads; IT faces selloff.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
India-US Trade Pact Advances
Boost for bilateral ties as new agreements aim to reduce barriers; positive for exports.
Oil Prices Surge on Geopolitical Tensions
Middle East unrest pushes Brent higher; impacts global energy markets.
Reliance Unveils Green Energy Initiative
Major investment in renewables to drive India's sustainability goals.
ECB Signals Potential Rate Adjustments
European bonds respond to hints of easing amid growth concerns.
India's Manufacturing PMI Hits High
Robust expansion signals strong economic momentum ahead.
Global Tech Firms Eye India Expansion
New investments in semiconductors align with Make in India push.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Highest Call OI shows resistance near 25,500; Put OI indicates support around 25,400.
| Strike | Call OI (Lakhs) | Put OI (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,400 | 196.66 | 141.08 |
| 25,450 | 164.69 | 47.33 |
| 25,500 | 128.84 | 37.19 |
| 25,550 | 124.20 | 18.12 |
| 25,600 | 85.34 | 8.49 |
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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