SGX Nifty December 2025 futures increased by 33.50 points, suggesting a favorable start for the Nifty 50 today.
Institutional Flows:
On 18 December 2025, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) acquired shares valued at Rs 1,830.89 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) recorded net purchases amounting to Rs 5,722.89 crore in the Indian equity market.
Foreign Institutional Investors have divested shares totaling Rs 19,857.37 crore to date in December. Their cash sales amounted to Rs 17,500.31 crore in November, while in October, they recorded Rs 2,346.89 crore.
Global Markets:
On Monday, the Asian market experienced a slight increase as investors analyzed the decision of China’s central bank to maintain its loan prime rates at their current levels. The People’s Bank of China maintained its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates at 3% and 3.5% respectively, marking the seventh consecutive meeting without changes, consistent with a Reuters survey. The one-year rate has a significant impact on both new and existing loans, whereas the five-year benchmark plays a crucial role in determining mortgage rates.
On the previous Friday in the U.S., equities experienced a second consecutive day of gains, driven by Oracle, as the artificial intelligence sector stabilized following a period of volatility. Oracle shares experienced an increase of 6.6% following TikTok’s decision to sell its U.S. operations to a newly formed joint venture that includes the software company and private equity firm Silver Lake. The Nasdaq Composite experienced an increase of 1.31%, finishing the session at 23,307.62. The S&P 500 increased by 0.88%, finishing at 6,834.50. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 183.04 points, representing a gain of 0.38%, closing at 48,134.89.
Domestic Market:
Domestic equity benchmarks concluded Friday with notable gains, breaking a four-day losing streak as market sentiment improved. Global risk appetite showed signs of improvement following the release of U.S. inflation data that came in softer than anticipated, reigniting optimism regarding potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Market dynamics were positively influenced by new foreign institutional investor activity, a strengthened rupee relative to the US dollar, and the ratification of the India Oman Free Trade Agreement. The Nifty finished the trading session above the 25,950 level, driven by robust performance in the auto and healthcare sectors. The S&P BSE Sensex increased by 447.55 points, reflecting a rise of 0.53%, reaching a total of 84,929.36. The Nifty 50 index increased by 142.55 points, reflecting a gain of 0.55%, reaching a level of 25,958. Over the last four trading sessions, the Sensex experienced a decrease of 0.92%, and the Nifty saw a decline of 0.89%.