Indian markets are likely to open on a weaker note today, with GIFT Nifty indicating a possible dip that could drag the Nifty below the 25,200 mark. As the session unfolds, investors will be closely watching global crude oil trends, fund flows from both foreign and domestic institutions, and how different sectors perform. Developments from major corporate houses and fresh announcements could also drive stock-specific action and overall market direction through the day.
In the previous trading session on July 24, Indian stock markets ended in the red as selling pressure weighed on key indices. The Sensex dropped 542.47 points or 0.66% to close at 82,184.17, while the Nifty slipped 157.80 points, or 0.63%, settling at 25,062.10.
Key global and domestic cues to know on July 25, 2025
Asian Markets
Asian markets opened on a subdued note. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.24%, while the broader Topix index declined 0.55%. South Korea’s Kospi traded flat, but the Kosdaq dipped 0.48%. Over in Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.41%.
US markets
Wall Street ended mixed on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing at fresh record highs. The S&P 500 rose 0.07% to settle at 6,363.35, while the Nasdaq inched up 0.18% to finish at 21,057.96. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 316.38 points, or 0.7%, to end at 44,693.91.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.05% up at 97.56 on Friday 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 0.01% to close at 86.41 to the dollar on July 24.
Crude oil
Crude oil prices edged higher in early Friday trade, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rising 0.22% to $66.17 per barrel and Brent crude up 0.26% at $69.36.
FII, DII data
On July 24, FIIs pulled out Rs 2,134 crore from Indian equities, while DIIs stepped in with net buys worth Rs 2,617 crore, showing a split in investor sentiment.
Gold rate today
Gold prices were lower in early Friday’s trade. As per Goodreturns, today, 10 grams of 24-carat gold rate today is Rs 1,00,960, while 22-carat gold costs Rs 92,540. For those preferring 18-carat gold, the price is Rs 75,720 for the same weight.
Top sectors in Thursday’s trade
Fertiliser stocks led the sectoral rally on Thursday with a 2.3% surge in market cap. In the fertiliser sector, stocks like Coromandel International, The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore (FACT), and National Fertilizers saw a strong rally.
Auto Ancillaries and Plastic stocks also followed gains. Rubber stocks edged up 0.66%, just behind the Tea/Coffee pack, while Internet & E-Commerce saw a modest rise of 0.58%.
Best and worst performing business groups
The Anil Ambani Group saw the sharpest drop in market cap on Thursday, slipping nearly 5% after ED raids on its Mumbai properties. On the flip side, the Pennar Group topped the gainers list, with a 3.72% jump in market value, led by a 3.8% rise in Pennar Industries. Bhartia Group followed with a 1.8% uptick, while Jindal OP Group’s market cap rose 0.87%.