Premarket Report – March 25, 2026
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty : GIFT Nifty futures at 23056 (+0.56%), indicating mild gap-up opening on de-escalation hopes in Middle East.
- Asia Markets Higher: Nikkei up 0.6%; Shanghai Composite gains 0.8% tracking oil price correction and US proposal cues.
- Bank Nifty Futures: Bank Nifty futures at 52843 (+2.62%); banking leads amid broader recovery momentum.
- Midcaps Recovering: Nifty Midcap futures near 12570 (+2.70%) with strong broader market participation.
- Rupee Weaker: USD/INR at 93.75, up on dollar strength despite positive global cues.
- FII Flows Negative: Foreign investors net sellers of Rs 8,009 cr on Mar 24; DIIs bought Rs 5,867 cr.
- Sector Focus: IT and banking firm on global sentiment; energy under pressure on crude drop; FMCG steady.
- IT Futures: Nifty IT futures up ~1.70% tracking global tech resilience.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Mar 24)
- Dow Jones: 46,124 (-0.18%)
- S&P 500: 6,556 (-0.37%)
- Nasdaq: 21,762 (-0.84%)
- VIX (CBOE): 26.95 (+3.06%)
US indices end mixed amid ongoing Middle East developments; VIX edges higher on lingering uncertainty.
Asia & Europe (Mar 25 Premarket)
- Shanghai Composite: +0.80%
- Nikkei 225: +0.60%
- FTSE Futures: +0.45%
- DAX Futures: +0.55%
Asian markets advance modestly as crude corrects sharply and US-Iran proposal news boosts risk appetite; Europe futures firm.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $99.50 (-4.50%)
- Gold: $4,576 (+2.30%)
- US Dollar Index: Mildly higher
Crude plunges on hopes of US proposal to resolve Iran conflict; gold rebounds as safe-haven flows moderate but remain supported.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 23056 (+0.56%)
- Nifty 50 (Mar 24 Close): 22,912.40 (+1.78%)
- Sensex (Mar 24 Close): 74,068.45 (+1.89%)
- India VIX: 26.95 (+3.06%)
Markets eye continued consolidation with global cues; VIX remains elevated on geopolitical overhang.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: ~23,056 (+0.56%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: 52,843 (+2.62%)
- Nifty IT Futures: Up ~1.70%
- Nifty Midcap Futures: ~12,570 (+2.70%)
Futures point to firm opening led by banking and midcaps; IT tracks global peers.
Top Movers (Recent Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| IT on global tech rebound | Energy on sharp crude correction |
| Banking recovery momentum | Select metals from prior volatility |
| Midcaps broad-based buying | Auto on global supply concerns |
IT and banking lead gains; energy lags on oil price drop; selective recovery in broader market.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
US Sends Proposal to End Iran Conflict
Reports of 15-point plan to resolve Middle East standoff lift global risk appetite; markets watch for Iranian response.
FII Selling Moderates to Rs 8,009 cr
Outflows continue on Mar 24 but ease from prior session; DIIs provide support with Rs 5,867 cr buying.
Wall Street Mixed; Nasdaq Slips 0.84%
Indices end lower as oil volatility and Iran headlines weigh; Dow holds near flat amid de-escalation hopes.
Asia Advances Modestly on Oil Correction
Shanghai and Nikkei gain as crude drops sharply following US proposal news on Iran talks.
Brent Crude Drops to $99.50
Sharp 4.5% decline on hopes of diplomatic breakthrough; supply risks ease temporarily.
India VIX at 26.95
Volatility index ticks higher amid lingering geopolitical developments; caution persists.
Stocks in Focus: HDFC Bank, Infosys
Banking Q4 updates and IT earnings momentum expected to drive selective moves today.
Rupee at 93.75 Amid Flows
Mild weakness persists on dollar strength; global risk-on mood offers some cushion.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Call OI building at higher strikes signals resistance; Put OI accumulation at lower levels indicates support base.
| Strike | Call OI (Lakhs) | Put OI (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| 23,000 | Moderate | High |
| 23,050 | Building | Significant |
| 23,100 | Increasing | Moderate |
| 23,150 | Peak Call OI | Building |
Chart: Nifty 50 OI distribution (indicative; levels adjusted to recent range).
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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