The global markets are trading on a subdued note. The GIFT Nifty is trading 13 points, or 0.05%, higher at 26,224. Here are domestic as well as key global cues to watch before the market opens that include crude oil prices, FII and DII data, business groups that most affect, sectoral performance, etc.
Earlier on Monday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 206 points or 0.79% higher at 26,172, while the BSE Sensex rose 638 points or 0.75% to close at 85,567.
Key global and domestic cues to know on December 23, 2025
Asian Markets
The Asian markets opened higher on Tuesday morning, following the overnight gains on Wall Street, as AI stocks saw a run. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.18%, while the broad-based Topix saw a larger gain of 0.37%. South Korea’s Kospi climbed 0.32%, with the small-cap Kosdaq gaining 0.21%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index futures were at 25,909, higher than the HSI’s last close of 25,801.77.
US markets
The futures tied to the US benchmarks traded on a flat note despite seeing a higher session on the back of AI stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures lost 9 points. S&P 500 futures were little changed, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced about 0.1%. On Monday, the 30-stock Dow advanced about 228 points, or 0.5%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.5%.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.08% lower at 98.18 on Tuesday morning. The index evaluates the strength or weakness of the US dollar in comparison to major currencies. The basket contains currencies such as the British Pound, Euro, Swedish Krona, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, etc. The rupee depreciated 0.41% to close at 89.65 to the dollar on December 22.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a lower note on Tuesday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $57.92, up 0.15%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $62.01, a fall of 0.10%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 457.34 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 4,058.22 crore on December 19, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 1,36,820 per 10 grams, near its all-time high. The price of gold has risen by 1.92% from yesterday. The 24 kt gold rate today in Delhi is Rs 1,36,590 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today in India is Rs 1,02,615. The 24-carat gold rate in Dubai today is Rs 1,02,210.73.
Top sectors in Monday’s trade
The shipping sector’s stocks rose the most in Monday’s trade, rising 5.45% in the market capitalisation. However, REITS & InvITs stocks fell the most, declining 0.85%. It was followed by the electric equipment sector. Tea/coffee stocks also fell in the trade.
Best and worst performing business groups
The KK Birla Group’s market cap rose the most in Monday’s session, rising 4.2%. It was followed by the Shriram Group. Apart from that, the India Bulls Group’s market capitalisation fell the most, declining 4%. In the list of India Bulls stocks, Dhani Services’ share dropped 1.5%.