The markets say goodbye to 2025. The global markets are trading on a lower note. The GIFT Nifty is trading 17 points, or 0.07%, higher at 26,120. 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 3.25 points or 0.01% lower at 25,939, while the BSE Sensex fell 20 points or 0.02% to close at 84,675.
Key global and domestic cues to know on December 31, 2025
Asian Markets
The Asian markets opened on Wednesday morning on the final trading day of the year. Markets in Hong Kong and Australia will close early for the holidays, while Japan and South Korea are shut for the day. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index futures were at 25,880, slightly higher than the HSI’s last close of 25,854.6.
US markets
The US benchmarks declined in Tuesday’s trade for the third consecutive session. The S&P 500 lost 0.14% and closed at 6,896.24, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.24% and settled at 23,419.08. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 94.87 points, or 0.20%, and ended at 48,367.06.
Silver rate today
Silver futures jumped more than 10% on Tuesday night. Silver futures for March expiry rallied 10.59%% to close at $77.92, bringing year-to-date gains to 166%. Silver futures hit a record high overnight on Monday, reaching $80 an ounce for the first time. However, the profit-taking soon spooked the gain.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading flat at 98.22 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 0.22% to close at 89.79 to the dollar on December 30.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a lower note on Wednesday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $57.91, down 0.07%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $61.28, a fall of 0.08%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 3,844.02 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 6,159.81 crore on December 30, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 1,36,880 per 10 grams, near its all-time high. The price of gold has risen by 1.4% from yesterday. The 24 kt gold rate today in Delhi is Rs 1,36,650 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today in India is Rs 1,02,660.
Top sectors in Tuesday’s trade
The glass sector’s stocks rose the most in Tuesday’s trade, rising 5.18% in the market capitalisation. However, shipping stocks fell the most, declining 2.3%. It was followed by the transport sector. Paints and pigment stocks also fell in the trade.
Best and worst performing business groups
The Nagarjuna Group’s market cap rose the most in Tuesday’s session, rising 7.9%. It was followed by the Jindal O P Group. Apart from that, the Manipal Group’s market capitalisation fell the most, declining 3.3%. In the list of Manipal stocks, ICDS shares dropped 7.4%.