The global markets are trading on a higher note. The GIFT Nifty is trading 160 points, or 0.62% higher, at 25,980. 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 120 points or 0.47% higher at 25,695, while the BSE Sensex increased 335 points or 0.40% to close at 83,871.
Key global and domestic cues to know on November 12, 2025
US markets
The US equity benchmarks surged on Tuesday night for the second straight session. The 30-stock Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 559.33 points, or 1.18%, to close at 47,927.96. The S&P 500 also rose 0.21% to finish at 6,846.61. However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.25% to settle at 23,468.30.
Asia Markets
The Asian markets opened higher following the gains on Wall Street overnight on hopes that the record-setting U.S. government shutdown could be nearing an end and AI trade stumbling. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 0.26%, while the Topix added 0.35%. South Korea’s Kospi was flat, while the small-cap Kosdaq added 0.62%. Futures for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index pointed to a slightly higher open, trading at 26,865, against the index’s previous close of 26,696.41.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.06% higher at 99.52 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 0.16% to close at 88.56 to the dollar on November 11.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a lower note on Wednesday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $60.86, down by 0.26%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $65, a fall of 0.28%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 803.22 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 2,188.47 crore on November 11, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 1,24,380 per 10 grams, declining from its all-time high. However, the safe haven’s price is trading above the Rs 1.20 lakh mark. The price of gold has fallen by 0.30% over the past one month. The 22 kt gold rate today is Rs 1,14,015 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today is Rs 93,285.
Best and worst performing business groups
The Kalyani Group’s market cap rose the most in Tuesday’s session, rising 4.6%. It was followed by the Hindujas Group. Apart from that, the Bajaj Group’s market capitalisation fell the most, declining 4.8%. In the list of Bajaj stocks, Bajaj Finance’s share dropped 7.4%.
Top sectors in Tuesday’s trade
The Transport sector’s stocks rose the most in Tuesday’s strong trade, rising 3.5% in the market capitalisation. However, Finance stocks fell the most, declining 1.45%. It was followed by the Sugar sector. Hospitality stocks also fell in the trade.