The global markets are trading on a mixed note. The GIFT Nifty is trading 25 points, or 0.10%, higher at 26,099. 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 100 points or 0.38% lower at 26,042, while the BSE Sensex fell 367 points or 0.43% to close at 85,041.
Key global and domestic cues to know on December 29, 2025
Asian Markets
The Asian markets opened on Monday morning on a mixed note as investors began the last trading session of the year. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slid 0.55%, while the Topix lost 0.26%. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.62%, while the Kosdaq index advanced 0.19%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index futures were at 25,810, slightly lower than the HSI’s last close of 25,818.93.
US markets
The futures tied to US benchmarks were trading on a muted note. S&P 500 futures were up marginally, along with those tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Nasdaq-100 futures traded around the flatline as well.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.07% lower at 97.95 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 0.08% to close at 89.85 to the dollar on December 26.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a higher note on Monday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $57.27, up 0.93%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $61.16, a rise of 0.88%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 317.56 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 1,772.56 crore on December 26, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 1,40,050 per 10 grams, near its all-time high. The price of gold has risen by 1.29% from yesterday. The 24 kt gold rate today in Delhi is Rs 1,39,810 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today in India is Rs 1,05,037.5.
Top sectors in Friday’s trade
The Metals – Non Ferrous sector’s stocks rose the most in Friday’s trade, rising 2.3% in the market capitalisation. However, sugar stocks fell the most, declining 3%. It was followed by the rubber sector. Paints and Pigments stocks also fell in the trade.