Indian markets are expected to open on a flat on Tuesday, tracking mixed cues from Asian peers. GIFT Nifty was up 11 points in early trade. Investors will be watching crude oil price movements, foreign and domestic fund flows, sector trends, and key global developments.
On Monday (May 26), the stock market ended on a strong note. The Sensex rose by 455 points to close at 82,176.45, while the Nifty climbed 148 points to settle at 25,001.15.
Key global and domestic cues to know on May 27, 2025
Asian Markets
Asia-Pacific markets had mixed results on Tuesday as investors reacted to the news that U.S. President Donald Trump delayed the 50% tariffs on goods from the European Union. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 dropped slightly by 0.15%, while the Topix index stayed the same. South Korea’s Kospi index also fell by 0.15%, and the smaller Kosdaq index didn’t change much. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 went up by 0.28%.
US Market
US stock markets were closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day, a federal holiday that honours military personnel who died in service. As per the official NYSE holiday calendar, trading remained closed for the day.
On Friday (May 23), US markets closed lower, with the Dow Jones falling 256 points to 41,603. The S&P 500 slipped 0.67% to end at 5,802, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 1% to settle at 18,737.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was down 0.27% at 98.84 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 0.15% to close at 85.09 to the dollar on May 26.
Crude oil
Crude oil prices moved up slightly on Tuesday morning. WTI crude rose 0.08% to $61.76 per barrel, while Brent crude gained 0.42% to trade near $64.80.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers of Indian equities worth Rs 135 crore on May 26, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) remained strong buyers with net purchases of Rs 1,745 crore, according to provisional data from the NSE.
Gold rate today
Gold prices fell nearly 1% on Monday after U.S. President Trump dropped plans to impose high tariffs on EU goods. This reduced demand for the safe-haven asset. Spot gold was at $3,332.04, while U.S. futures slipped to $3,331.90.
Back home, as per Goodreturns, today, 10 grams of 24-carat gold rate today is Rs 97,630, while 22-carat gold costs Rs 89,490. For those preferring 18-carat gold, the price is Rs 73,220 for the same weight.
Best performing business groups
Several Indian business groups saw a healthy rise in their market value in the previous session, with the Jaipuria Group leading the pack with a sharp 9.3% jump. Close behind, the Essar Group climbed over 6%, while Somany, Yash Birla, and Manipal groups posted steady gains in the 2% range.
Sectors that surged most in Monday’s trade
In the previous trading session, select niche sectors stood out with gains. Containers and packaging led the way, jumping 3.6%, while the paper sector followed closely with a nearly 3% rise. The plastics segment gained 2.6%, while diamonds and jewellery, as well as media and entertainment sectors, each rose by about 1%.