SGX Nifty December 2025 futures declined by 20.00 points, suggesting a subdued start for the Nifty 50 today.
Institutional Flows:
On 24 December 2025, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested shares amounting to Rs 1,721.26 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) recorded net purchases totaling Rs 2,381.34 crore in the Indian equity market.
In December, foreign institutional investors have divested shares amounting to Rs 23,830.77 crore to date. Their cash sales amounted to Rs 17,500.31 crore in November and Rs 2,346.89 crore in October.
Global Markets:
Asian markets experienced an upward trend on Friday, as multiple exchanges in the region remained closed in observance of the Boxing Day holiday.
Silver prices maintained their upward trajectory, reaching yet another peak following a record-setting performance on Wednesday. Spot silver increased over 4% on Friday, achieving an unprecedented peak of $74.89 per ounce. Silver has experienced a remarkable increase of over 159% year to date. Metal prices have experienced significant increases this year, driven by unstable investor sentiment regarding riskier assets, alongside growing concerns about an AI bubble and uncertainty surrounding potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts.
In December, core consumer prices in Tokyo experienced a 2.3% increase compared to the same month last year, as reported by government data released on Friday. The core CPI, excluding the fluctuations in fresh food prices, stayed above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target, strengthening the argument for additional interest rate increases. The most recent figure fell short of the 2.8% rise recorded in November. Tokyo’s inflation figures are generally regarded as a precursor to national trends. The markets in Australia and Hong Kong were closed in observance of the holiday.
U.S. equity futures experienced a modest uptick during the early hours in Asia, following the S&P 500’s achievement of a new record for the second consecutive day on Wednesday in the U.S. The broad market index increased by 0.32%, concluding the session at 6,932.05. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 288.75 points, representing a rise of 0.60%, and achieved a closing record of 48,731.16. The Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.22%, closing at 23,613.31.
Domestic Market:
On Wednesday, domestic equity benchmarks experienced a decline, entering negative territory during a calm, pre-Christmas trading session characterized by low trading volumes and cautious risk appetite. Foreign investors became net sellers, and the lack of new information limited buying interest.
The decline in oil and gas, along with IT stocks, negatively impacted market sentiment. The Nifty relinquished its early gains after reaching an intraday peak of 26,236.40, ultimately closing the day beneath the 26,150 threshold, as traders adjusted their positions in anticipation of the holiday break.
The S&P BSE Sensex experienced a decrease of 116.14 points, reflecting a decline of 0.14%, closing at 85,408.70. The Nifty 50 index decreased by 35.05 points, reflecting a decline of 0.13%, closing at 26,142.10.