The GIFT Nifty opened higher on Monday at 26,000, up 0.15%, as investors tracked global cues from crude oil, gold, and currency movements for direction.
Equity markets extended their gains on November 14, with both key benchmark indices closing in the green. The BSE Sensex inched up 0.10%, to finish at 84,561.78, while the NSE Nifty 50 added 0.12%, to end the session at 25,910.05.
Key global and domestic cues to know on November 17, 2025
Asian Markets
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday. Japan’s Nikkei slipped 0.63%, and the Topix fell 0.44%. In contrast, South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.78%, while the Kosdaq added 0.68%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 traded 0.26% lower.
US market
US market indices ended mixed on November 14. The tech-focused Nasdaq rose 0.13% to close at 22,900.59, marking an end to its three-day losing streak. The S&P 500 was almost unchanged, slipping just 0.05% to 6,734.11. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 309.74 points, or 0.65%, to finish at 47,147.48.
India–US Trade talks back in focus
Expectations around the India–US trade agreement are set to influence market sentiment in the coming days. Investors will be watching whether the US cuts the steep additional tariff imposed earlier due to India’s Russian oil imports. Analysts believe Washington could either roll back the 25% surcharge or reduce the overall tariff from 50% to a lower band of 15–20%.
Comments from US President Donald Trump have added weight to this possibility. He recently said the US plans to “bring down the tariffs,” noting that India has already scaled down Russian oil purchases. His latest announcement easing import duties on nearly 200 farm and food products has also been seen as a positive move, especially for Indian spice and tea exporters.
FOMC Minutes
Globally, investors will track the minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s October 28–29 policy meeting. The Fed had cut the policy rate by 25 bps to 3.75 – 4.00 percent, but Chair Jerome Powell’s stance indicated that a December rate cut is unlikely. Several policymakers also questioned the need for further easing, citing sticky inflation and early signs of labour-market cooling.
Fed officials who spoke after the meeting echoed caution. Leaders from the Cleveland, St. Louis, and Kansas City Feds argued that keeping policy restrictive may be necessary until inflation shows clearer improvement. Upcoming speeches from multiple Fed members, along with US jobs data and the final Michigan inflation expectations for November, will offer additional direction.
Key global economic data on watch
Manufacturing and services PMI flash estimates for November from the US, UK, Japan, and the Eurozone will help gauge the pace of economic activity. Japan’s preliminary Q3 GDP numbers and its October inflation data will also be closely followed. In the UK, October retail sales and inflation readings are due, while Europe is set to release its inflation print for the same month.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was 0.10% up at 99.72 on Monday 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 0.08%, closed at 88.74 to the dollar on November 14.
Crude Oil
Crude oil prices slipped in early Monday trade. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped 0.88% to $59.57 per barrel, while Brent crude was down 0.83% at $63.87 per barrel.
FII, DII data
Foreign investors (FIIs/FPIs) sold Rs 4,968 crore worth of Indian equities on Friday, November 14, the highest selling seen so far this month. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth Rs 8,461 crore, according to provisional exchange data.
Gold rate today
In the latest on the yellow metal, the gold rate in Dubai, 24-carat gold was priced at AED 492.25 per gram, while 22-carat traded at AED 455.50 per gram and 18-carat at AED 374.50 per gram.
As per Goodreturns, in India, the 24-carat gold rate today is Rs 1,25,070/10 gm, while 22-carat gold costs Rs 1,14,640/10 gm. For those preferring 18-carat gold, the price is Rs 93,800 for the same weight.
Top sectors in the last trading session
The agriculture, horticulture, and livestock sector recorded a 1.66% rise, marking one of the stronger moves of the day. The aquaculture segment also gained 1.54%. Meanwhile, the non-alcoholic beverages sector saw a 1.44% increase.
Best and worst performing business group
The Muthoot Group led the gainers with a sharp 9.85% rise, followed by the Bhartia Group, which advanced 3.79%. The Somany Group also posted a mild uptick of 1.63%. On the downside, the Indiabulls Group slipped 2.06%, while the Ruchi Group fell 2.15%. The Raunaq Group saw the steepest decline, dropping 2.92%.