The global markets are trading on a higher note. The GIFT Nifty is trading 51 points, or 0.19%, lower at 26,126. 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 Wednesday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 35 points or 0.13% lower at 26,142, while the BSE Sensex fell 116 points or 0.14% to close at 85,409.
Key global and domestic cues to know on December 26, 2025
Asian Markets
The Asian markets opened Friday morning on a higher note, with several indices closed for the Boxing Day holiday. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.47%, while the Topix was up 0.27%. South Korea’s Kospi index added 0.53%, and the small-cap Kosdaq advanced 0.42%. Australia and Hong Kong markets were closed for the holiday.
US markets
The US benchmarks closed Wednesday’s trade on a record high note and remained shut on December 25 on the occasion of Christmas. The S&P 500 rose to a new all-time high on Wednesday, advancing 0.32%, ending the session at 6,932.05. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 288.75 points, or 0.60%, and also posted a closing record of 48,731.16. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.22% and settled at 23,613.31. On Friday morning, the Dow futures were trading 62 points or 0.13% higher at 48,792.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.03% higher at 97.95 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% to close at 89.77 to the dollar on December 24.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a higher note on Friday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $58.57, up 0.29%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $62.44, a rise of 0.28%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 1,721.26 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 2,381.34 crore on December 24, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 1,38,260 per 10 grams, near its all-time high. The price of gold has risen by 0.01% from yesterday. The 24 kt gold rate today in Delhi is Rs 1,38,020 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today in India is Rs 1,03,695.
Top sectors in Wednesday’s trade
The Metals – Non Ferrous sector’s stocks rose the most in Wednesday’s trade, rising 1.77% in the market capitalisation. However, Glass stocks fell the most, declining 1.5%. It was followed by the Transport sector. Tea/Coffee stocks also fell in the trade.
Best and worst performing business groups
The Nagarjuna Group’s market cap rose the most in Wednesday’s session, rising 8.27%. It was followed by the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. Apart from that, the India Bulls Group’s market capitalisation fell the most, declining 2.57%. In the list of India Bulls stocks, Dhani Services’ share dropped 8.6%.
