SGX Nifty November 2025 futures exhibited an increase of 12.50 points (or 0.05%) during early trading, indicating a flat opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Indian Economy:

India’s cabinet has sanctioned an expenditure of Rs 450.6 billion ($5.1 billion) aimed at bolstering exporters, which encompasses 200 billion rupees allocated for credit guarantees on bank loans, as stated by Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday.

The strategy outlines the distribution of 250.6 billion rupees over a six-year period aimed at providing affordable trade finance for small exporters, along with logistics and market support, as part of an export promotion package designed to mitigate the effects of recent U.S. tariff increases.

Latest data released on Wednesday indicates that India’s retail inflation has decreased to a record low of 0.25 per cent in October, down from 1.54 per cent in September. This decline is attributed to a significant drop in food prices and tax cuts that have reduced the prices of various items, ranging from cars to everyday products. This represents the fourth consecutive month in which inflation has remained below the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) medium-term target of 4%, and it has been lower than the central bank’s tolerance ceiling of 6% for seven continuous months. In October, food prices, representing almost 50% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket, decreased by 5.02% year-on-year, compared to a revised decline of 2.33% in September, marking the lowest point in the current CPI series.

Institutional Flows:

On 12 November 2025, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested shares amounting to Rs 1,750.03 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) emerged as net buyers, acquiring shares worth Rs 5,127.12 crore in the Indian equity market.

Global Markets:

On Thursday, shares in the Asia-Pacific region predominantly experienced gains following the passage of a short-term funding bill by the U.S. House of Representatives, which effectively concludes the longest federal shutdown in history.

The legislation is now poised for the signature of President Donald Trump, who is expected to enact it into law. The White House is set to conduct a bill signing in the Oval Office at 9:45 p.m. ET, occurring mere hours before the impending shutdown reaches its 43rd day.

In October, Japan’s wholesale prices experienced a 2.7% increase compared to the same month last year, reflecting a deceleration from the prior month, attributed in part to decreasing import costs, as indicated by central bank data released on Thursday.

According to government jobs data released Thursday, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Australia for October decreased to 4.3%. The most recent reading surpassed the 4.5% figure noted in September. The unexpected improvement in October reduces the likelihood of a rate cut.

On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved its inaugural record close exceeding 48,000 on Wednesday, building on its gains from the prior session, as market participants anticipated a possible resolution to the unprecedented U.S. government shutdown.

The 30-stock Dow finished the day with an increase of 326.86 points, representing a rise of 0.68%, closing at 48,254.82. The index achieved a new all-time intraday high during the session. The S&P 500 hovered near the flatline, closing with a slight gain of 0.06% at 6,850.92, whereas the Nasdaq Composite experienced a decline of 0.26%, ending at 23,406.46.

Domestic Market:

Domestic equity benchmarks experienced a significant increase on Wednesday, marking the third consecutive session of gains. The Nifty 50 concluded the trading session above the 25,850 threshold, propelled by robust purchasing activity in the IT, automotive, and pharmaceutical sectors.

There was an increase in optimism regarding a potential trade agreement between India and the U.S., coupled with expectations that the U.S. government shutdown would be resolved in the near future. Additional optimism arose from the anticipation of rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, as recent labor market data indicated a moderation in inflationary pressures.

The recent exit polls in Bihar indicating a decisive win for the NDA alliance have strengthened domestic investor confidence, contributing to a risk-on sentiment across the broader market.

The S&P BSE Sensex surged by 595.19 points, reflecting a 0.71% increase, reaching a total of 84,466.51. The Nifty 50 index increased by 180.85 points, representing a 0.70% gain, reaching a level of 25,875.80. Over the course of three consecutive trading sessions, both the Sensex and Nifty have experienced an increase of 1.50% each.