The Global markets are trading on a higher note, supporting the sentiments of domestic investors. The GIFT Nifty was trading 11 points or 0.04% higher at 25,084. 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 Wednesday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 105 points or 0.42% higher at 24,973, while the BSE Sensex rose 324 points or 0.40% to close at 81,425.
Key global and domestic cues to know on September 11, 2025
Asian Markets
The Asian markets were mixed in Thursday morning trade, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.23% in early trade, while the Topix index retreated 0.18%. South Korea’s Kospi advanced 0.67%, and the small-cap Kosdaq was up 0.2%. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index was set to open lower with the futures contract at 25,994, compared with the index’s last close at 26,200.
US markets
The US markets closed Wednesday’s trade on a higher note on the hopes of the Fed’s rate cut and drop in the wholesale price index. The S&P 500 finished up 0.3% at 6,532.04, a record close for the index. The Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.03% to end at 21,886.06. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 220.42 points, or 0.48%, to finish at 45,490.92.
EU won’t impose tariffs on India
The European Union is highly unlikely to impose crippling tariffs on India or China, the main buyers of Russian oil, after US President Donald Trump urged the bloc to do so, reported Reuters, citing EU sources. An EU delegation, including the EU’s Russia sanctions chief, flew to Washington this week to discuss how the two sides can coordinate on sanctions against Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.06% lower at 97.80 on Thursday 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 0.02% to close at 88.10 to the dollar on September 10.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a lower note on Thursday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $63.65, down by 0.03%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $67.48, a fall of 0.01%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 115.69 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 5,004.29 crore on September 10, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 109,420 per 10 grams, trading at its all-time high for the sixth consecutive day. The safe haven’s price is trading above the Rs 1 lakh mark. The price of gold has risen by 9.3% over the past one month. The 22 kt gold rate today is Rs 100,302 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today is Rs 82,065.
Top sectors in Wednesday’s trade
The Aquaculture sector’s stocks rose the most in Wenesday’s strong trade, rising 3.7% in the market capitalisation. Further, Textiles stocks were followed by the Defence sector stocks, which were further followed by the electric equipment sector stocks. The packaging stood behind the information technology sector. However, the retail sector stocks fell the most.
Best and worst performing business groups
The Poddar Group’s market cap rose the most in today’s session, rising 3.7%. It was followed by the Wadia Group. Apart from that, the Pennar Group’s market capitalisation surged the most, rising 2.87%. In the list of Pennar Group stocks, Golkonda Aluminium Extrusions’ share increased 4.5%.