December 2025 futures on SGX Nifty fell by 43.00 points, suggesting a negative start for the Nifty 50 today.
Institutional Flows:
On 23 December 2025, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested shares amounting to Rs 1,794.80 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) made net purchases totaling Rs 3,812.37 crore in the Indian equity market.
Foreign institutional investors have divested shares totaling Rs 22,109.51 crore in December to date. This follows their cash sales of Rs 17,500.31 crore in November and Rs 2,346.89 crore in October.
Global Markets:
Asia market exhibited a mixed performance on Wednesday, as several indexes prepared to close early in observance of the Christmas Eve holiday. Reports from Japan indicated that the country was preparing to issue approximately 29.6 trillion yen (around $190 billion) in new government bonds to finance its fiscal 2026 budget. The South Korean won appreciated against the dollar following media reports indicating that South Korea’s national pension fund was engaging in strategic foreign exchange hedging activities.
Spot gold prices reached a new high on Wednesday, surpassing $4,500 per ounce for the first time, influenced by a declining dollar, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Gold has achieved a remarkable series of all-time highs this year, climbing over 70% year to date.
Overnight in the U.S., stocks increased for the fourth consecutive session as artificial intelligence companies continued to excel during a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 increased by 0.46%, finishing at a historic high of 6,909.79. The broad market index currently sits just under its intraday all-time high of 6,920.34. The Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.57%, closing at 23,561.84. Gains in tech giants such as Nvidia and Broadcom boosted the index. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 79.73 points, which is a 0.16% rise, closing at 48,442.41.
Domestic Market:
Benchmark equity indices concluded Tuesday’s session mostly unchanged as fluctuations continued amid the weekly expiry of Nifty futures. The market began the day on a downward trend and remained near the breakeven point for the majority of the trading session. Mild selling pressure emerged toward the close, though the index still managed to eke out marginal gains. Demand was seen for metal and chemical shares, whereas IT, PSU banks, and healthcare stocks experienced selling pressure.
The overall market exceeded the performance of the leading indices. Sentiment received backing from a stronger rupee and positive global indicators. Anticipations regarding interest-rate reductions by the U.S. Federal Reserve in the coming year have also contributed to stabilizing investor confidence. The S&P BSE Sensex decreased by 42.64 points, reflecting a change of 0.05%, closing at 85,524.84. The Nifty 50 index increased by 4.75 points, reflecting a change of 0.02%, reaching a level of 26,177.15.