GIFT Nifty indicated a steady start to Wednesday’s session, opening mildly higher at 25,295, up 0.05%. The early move comes as investors assess global risk sentiment across equities, commodities, and currencies.
Indian markets paused after six straight sessions of gains. The Nifty 50 ended Tuesday down 103 points at 25,910, while the Sensex declined 278 points to close at 84,673, reflecting a broad round of profit booking.
Global and Domestic Indicators for November 19, 2025
Asian Markets
Asia opened on a mixed note.
Japan slipped into the red, with the Nikkei 225 down 0.36% and the Topix lower by 0.26%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 traded marginally higher at 0.11%, offering some support to the region.
US Markets
Wall Street extended its weakness overnight.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.07%, losing 498.50 points. The S&P 500 ended 0.83% lower, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 1.21%. Persistent pressure in technology stocks and renewed risk aversion kept US indices in negative territory.
Currency Check
The US Dollar Index inched up 0.03% to 99.57 in early trade.
The Indian rupee closed at 88.61 against the dollar on Tuesday, down 0.03%, reflecting mild dollar strength and soft risk appetite.
Crude Oil
Oil prices drifted lower in early Asian hours.
WTI traded 0.57% down at $60.40 a barrel, while Brent crude eased 0.51% to $64.56. Softer crude prices offer short-term support for India’s external balance.
Gold
Gold prices remained broadly stable.
In the UAE, 24-carat gold was quoted at AED 489.75 per gram, while 22-carat traded at AED 453.50.
In India, 24-carat gold stood at Rs 1,23,650 per 10 grams, while 22-carat was priced at Rs 1,13,340.
FII and DII Activity
Foreign institutional investors turned net buyers on Tuesday, purchasing equities worth Rs 729 crore.
Domestic institutional investors recorded strong inflows of Rs 6,157 crore, continuing their support for the broader market.
Sector Performance
Telecom emerged as the top-performing sector in the previous session, rising 1.11%.
Paints and pigments advanced 0.72%, while textiles gained 0.71%.
Business Group Movers
The Wadia Group led the gainers, rising 7.47%, followed by the GMR Group with a 5.9% gain.
On the downside, Lakshmi Group Coimbatore slipped 2.9%, while Essar Group and Jaipuria Group declined 3.13% and 3.32%, respectively.
Market Outlook
With GIFT Nifty holding steady, crude prices softening, and gold stable, Indian equities may open cautiously positive. However, weak global cues—particularly from US markets—could keep sentiment restrained in the early hours.
