The global markets are trading on a mixed note. The GIFT Nifty is trading 32 points, or 0.12%, higher at 26,235. 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 Tuesday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 5 points or 0.02% higher at 26,177, while the BSE Sensex fell 43 points or 0.05% to close at 85,525.
Key global and domestic cues to know on December 24, 2025
Asian Markets
The Asian markets opened Tuesday morning on a mixed note, as several indices are set to close early in lieu of Christmas Eve. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.14%, while the Topix traded around the flatline. South Korea’s Kospi added 0.2%, while the small-cap Kosdaq was 0.2% lower. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index futures were at 25,818, higher than the HSI’s last close of 25,774.14. Hong Kong and Australian markets are expected to close early.
US markets
The US benchmarks closed on a higher note as AI stocks surged. The S&P 500 added 0.46%, closing at a record level of 6,909.79. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.57% to end at 23,561.84. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 79.73 points, or 0.16%, and settled at 48,442.41.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.01% lower at 97.87 on Wednesday 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 appreciated 0.01% to close at 89.65 to the dollar on December 23.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a higher note on Wednesday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $58.47, up 0.15%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $62.47, a rise of 0.14%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 1,794.80 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 3,812.37 crore on December 23, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 1,37,960 per 10 grams, near its all-time high. The price of gold has risen by 0.82% from yesterday. The 24 kt gold rate today in Delhi is Rs 1,37,720 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today in India is Rs 1,03,470.
Top sectors in Tuesday’s trade
The Mining sector’s stocks rose the most in Tuesday’s trade, rising 2% in the market capitalisation. However, Glass stocks fell the most, declining 1.62%. It was followed by the Shipping sector. Beverages – Non-Alcoholic stocks also fell in the trade.
Best and worst performing business groups
The Modis Group’s market cap rose the most in Tuesday’s session, rising 4.24%. It was followed by the Anil Dhirubhai Aambani Group. Apart from that, the India Bulls Group’s market capitalisation fell the most, declining 2.35%. In the list of India Bulls stocks, Dhani Services’ share dropped 4.8%.