The global markets are trading on a mixed note. The GIFT Nifty was trading 122 points or 0.49% higher at 24,827. 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 Friday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 236 points or 0.95% lower at 24,655, while the BSE Sensex fell 733 points or 0.90% to close at 80,426.
Key global and domestic cues to know on September 29, 2025
US markets
The futures contract tied to US benchmarks was hovering near the flatline, following a losing week on Wall Street, with the AI trade losing steam. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 17 points. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures were both flat.
Asian Markets
The Asian markets were trading on a mixed note on Monday morning. Japan’s Nikkei 225 lost 0.68%, and the Topix declined 1.27% after hitting a record high on Friday. South Korea’s Kospi added 1.05% and the small-cap Kosdaq was 0.82% higher. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index futures were at 26,290, higher than the index’s last close of 26,128.2.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.12% lower at 98.03 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 depreciated 0.03% to close at 88.71 to the dollar on September 26.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a higher note on Monday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $65.26, down by 0.70%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $69.75, a fall of 0.54%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 5,687.58 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 5,843.21 crore on September 26, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 114,940 per 10 grams, trading at its all-time high. The safe haven’s price is trading above the Rs 1 lakh mark. The price of gold has risen by 2% over the past one week. The 22 kt gold rate today is Rs 105,362 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today is Rs 86,205.