SGX Nifty December 2025 futures increased by 1.50 points, suggesting a stable opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

On 31 December 2025, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested shares amounting to Rs 3,492.04 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) recorded net purchases totaling Rs 6,542.14 crore in the Indian equity market.

In December, foreign institutional investors have divested shares totaling Rs 34,349.62 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:

The US and key Asian markets will be closed today due to the observance of New Year’s Day. In the U.S. overnight, the S&P 500 experienced a pullback on Wednesday, yet the index concluded a highly successful year. The S&P 500 experienced a decline of 0.74%, closing at 6,845.50, whereas the Nasdaq Composite saw a decrease of 0.76%, finishing at 23,241.99. The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a decline of 303.77 points, equivalent to 0.63%, concluding the session at 48,063.29.

Domestic Market:

Domestic equity indices experienced a rebound on Wednesday, as the Sensex and Nifty ended a four-session losing streak on the final trading day of the year. Market participants engaged in bargain hunting, resulting in an uplift of benchmarks, even amidst ongoing foreign fund outflows. The Nifty concluded the session close to the 26,130 level, propelled by robust performance in energy and consumer durables sectors.

The S&P BSE Sensex increased by 545.52 points, reflecting a rise of 0.64%, reaching a total of 85,220.60. The Nifty 50 index increased by 190.75 points, reflecting a rise of 0.74%, closing at 26,129.60. The 50 unit index experienced a decline of 0.91% over the last four sessions.