GIFT Nifty opened lower on Friday at 26,156, slipping 0.24%. Investors are tracking global trends in crude oil, gold and currency markets for cues.
Indian markets ended higher on November 20. The Sensex rose 0.52% to close at 85,632.68, while the Nifty gained 0.54% to finish at 26,192.15.
Key global and domestic cues to know on November 21, 2025
Asian Markets
Asian markets were trading sharply lower on Friday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 1.57% at the open, while the Topix slipped 0.72%. South Korea’s Kospi index plunged 4.09%, and the Kosdaq fell 3.01%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was also down, losing 1.3%.
Why Asian markets are down?
Asian markets are trading lower today as investors react to worries about future U.S. interest rate moves, weak U.S. jobs data, and a sharp sell-off in global technology stocks. Big Asian tech names, including Japan’s SoftBank, saw heavy losses. SoftBank alone dropped more than 10%.
US market
US markets turned negative on Thursday. The Nasdaq, after rising earlier, ended down 2.16%. The Dow fell 0.84%, and the S&P 500 dropped 1.56% by the close.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was 0.06% down at 100.16 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 0.12%, closed at 88.70 to the dollar on November 20.
Crude Oil
Crude oil prices edged lower in early Friday trade. West Texas Intermediate fell 0.79% to $58.56 a barrel, while Brent crude slipped 0.71% to $62.94.
FII, DII data
Foreign investors (FIIs/FPIs) were net buyers in the cash market on Thursday, November 20, picking up Indian shares worth Rs 284 crore. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were also net buyers, with provisional data showing purchases of about Rs 824 crore.
Gold rate today
In the latest on the yellow metal, the gold rate in Dubai, 24-carat gold was priced at United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) 489.75 per gram, while 22-carat traded at AED 453.50 per gram and 18-carat at AED 372.50 per gram.
As per Goodreturns, in India, the 24-carat gold rate today is Rs 1,24,250/10 gm, while 22-carat gold costs Rs 1,13,890/10 gm. For those preferring 18-carat gold, the price is Rs 93,180 for the same weight.
Top sectors in the last trading session
Shipping stocks led the gains with a 1.3% rise, followed by petroleum at 1.2%. The rubber sector was up 1.14%, while energy stocks also inched higher by 1.09%.
Best and worst performing business group
Jaypee Group stocks stood out with a 6.13% jump, while Ruchi Group gained 2.51% and Hero Group rose 2.1%. Mukesh Ambani Group also saw a mild uptick of 1.92%. On the downside, Jaipuria Group slipped 2.1%, Indiabulls Group fell 2.47%, and Wadia Group declined 2.6%.
