The End
The markets have begun this week with a bang. But is this the beginning of the Santa-rally? Here's what you need to know.
That's all for today folks. See you tomorrow.
Stock Market At Closing: Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank Shares Lead Gains
Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, RIL, HDFC Bank and TCS emerged as the top gainers for the day.
On the other hand, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Life, Tata Consumers and Cipla were the worst performers of the Nifty 50 index.
Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, RIL, HDFC Bank and TCS emerged as the top gainers for the day.
On the other hand, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Life, Tata Consumers and Cipla were the worst performers of the Nifty 50 index.
Stock Market At Closing: Nifty Defence, IT Lead Gains
All sectoral indices rose with Nifty Defence and Nifty IT leading the gain.
The market breadth was skewed in the favour of buyers, as 1,515 stocks declined, 2,791 advanced and 207 remained unchanged on the BSE.
Nifty IT gain over 2% in trade; emerge as the top gaining sectoral gainer for the day.
Persistent Systems and Wipro are the top gainers in Nifty IT.
Nifty PSU Bank, IT and Metal gains higher for the fourth straight session.
Nifty Oil and Gas, Auto, Nifty Bank and Pharma gain for the second straight session.
Nifty Realty, Financials gain for the third straight session.
All sectoral indices rose with Nifty Defence and Nifty IT leading the gain.
The market breadth was skewed in the favour of buyers, as 1,515 stocks declined, 2,791 advanced and 207 remained unchanged on the BSE.
Nifty IT gain over 2% in trade; emerge as the top gaining sectoral gainer for the day.
Persistent Systems and Wipro are the top gainers in Nifty IT.
Nifty PSU Bank, IT and Metal gains higher for the fourth straight session.
Nifty Oil and Gas, Auto, Nifty Bank and Pharma gain for the second straight session.
Nifty Realty, Financials gain for the third straight session.
Stock Market At Closing: Cochin Shipyard, Solar Industries Among Top Gainers
Broader indices closed in green. Nifty Midcap 150 ended 0.83% higher and Nifty Smallcap 250 closed 0.96% higher.
Nifty Midcap 150 gains for the third consecutive day.
Cochin Shipyard and Solar Industries are the top gainers in Nifty Midcap 150.
Nifty Smallcap 250 gains for the second straight session.
Jupiter Wagons and Rajesh Exports are the top gainers in Nifty Small cap 250.
Stock Market At Closing: Nifty Ends Near 26,200, Sensex Climbs Over 600 Points
The benchmark equity indices extend gaining streak for the second day on Monday.
Intraday, both Nifty and Sensex had risen nearly 0.83%.
Nifty ends 206 points or 0.79% higher at 26,172.40. Nifty close above critical 26,000 mark after 4 sessions.
Sensex ends 616.48 points or 0.73% up at 85,545.84.
The benchmark equity indices extend gaining streak for the second day on Monday.
Intraday, both Nifty and Sensex had risen nearly 0.83%.
Nifty ends 206 points or 0.79% higher at 26,172.40. Nifty close above critical 26,000 mark after 4 sessions.
Sensex ends 616.48 points or 0.73% up at 85,545.84.
Stock Market Live Updates: Global Check
Tech and mining shares led advances in Europe. In Asia, benchmarks most exposed to artificial-intelligence demand, including South Korea’s Kospi, also outperformed.
The Stoxx Europe 600 was little changed as of 8:22 a.m. London time
S&P 500 futures rose 0.3%
Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.5%
Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1%
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 1%
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose 1%
Nifty, Sensex Live Today: Five Key Reasons For Surge In Dalal Street
Nifty and Sensex have risen nearly 1% on Monday beginning the Christmas week with a bang. Here are five reasons why the markets are gaining.
Infosys Share Price Update: Large Trade In Stock
Over 2.9 million shares of Infosys were traded via a block deal on Monday. The share of Infosys rose as much as 3.33% to Rs 1,693.20 apiece.
Eyeing Santa Rally? Jupiter Wagon, Ola Electric, NBCC Likely Gainers Among Small Cap Stars
Small-cap stocks are once again taking the lead as the Indian stock market heads into the year-end, with historical trends pointing towards a strong Santa Claus Rally for the segment. Data shows that small caps have consistently outperformed mid-caps and large caps during this seasonal period, reinforcing investor optimism as the calendar turns.
The Santa Claus Rally typically refers to the last five trading sessions of December and the first two sessions of January. Over this window, small caps have delivered a remarkable 100%-win rate, making them the most consistent performers among market segments.
Meesho Share Price Updates: Stock Locked In Lower Circuit
Meesho is locked in lower circuit on Monday.
5 reasons why Meesho is locked in lower circuit?
Low free-float, limited supply of shares in the market
Pullback following intense early demand, short-covering pressures.
Path to profitability still a question mark?
Valuations 3 year forward at 40x EV/EBITDA in line with Eternal, Nykaa but very expensive
Intensifying competition and higher regulatory risk around product quality
Meesho is locked in lower circuit on Monday.
5 reasons why Meesho is locked in lower circuit?
Low free-float, limited supply of shares in the market
Pullback following intense early demand, short-covering pressures.
Path to profitability still a question mark?
Valuations 3 year forward at 40x EV/EBITDA in line with Eternal, Nykaa but very expensive
Intensifying competition and higher regulatory risk around product quality
Nifty Today: Correction In EMS Space Is A Buying Opportunity, Says Abhay Agarwal
At a time when multiple Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) sector has faced pressure in the stock market, market veteran Abhay Agarwal believes it is time to invest in the sector rather than exiting it.
Speaking to NDTV Profit, Agarwal, who is the Managing Director of Piper Serica, explained that big corrections are part and parcel of the small and midcap space and should not tempt investors to fully exit the sector.
Watch the interaction here:
Ceigall India Share Price In Focus
Ceigall India shares hit one-month high after it emerged as L-1 bidder for 130 MW solar power project in Madhya Pradesh. The project is worth Rs 550 crore.
The scrip rose as much as 4.81% to Rs 255.60 apiece on Monday, the highest level since Nov. 12. It pared losses to trade 2.51% higher at Rs 249.99 apiece, as of 1:32 p.m. This compares to a 0.72% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has fallen 30% in the last 12 months.
Gold Silver Live Today: After Historic 2025 Rally, 2026 Outlook Signals Gains With Volatility
Gold and silver delivered blockbuster performances in 2025, marking one of the strongest rallies in recent history.
Silver stole the spotlight, surging nearly 130% during the year, while gold posted exceptional gains driven by geopolitical uncertainty, sustained ETF inflows, and central bank buying.
As investors look ahead to 2026, both metals retain upside potential—but with heightened volatility and risks of sharp corrections.
Read full story here.
Stock Market Today: Shipping Stocks In Focus
Mazagon Dock
Buzzing on the back of volumes.
Current volume twice the 20day average.
Stock hit biggest intraday gain since June.
Cochin Shipyard
Buzzing on the back of volumes.
Current volume 4 times the 20day average.
Currently trading at 36% lower from ATH.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineer's
Advanced 54% above the 20 day average.
Stock is down 31% from ATM.
Mazagon Dock
Buzzing on the back of volumes.
Current volume twice the 20day average.
Stock hit biggest intraday gain since June.
Cochin Shipyard
Buzzing on the back of volumes.
Current volume 4 times the 20day average.
Currently trading at 36% lower from ATH.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineer's
Advanced 54% above the 20 day average.
Stock is down 31% from ATM.
Stock Market Today: Divis Lab, Laurus Lab, Piramal Pharma and CDMO Players In Focus
Nine US Congressmen have officially requested that the US Secretary of War to add three WuXi companies to the 1260H list
This list classifies firms - Apptec, Biologics and XDC - linked to the Chinese military
Under Biosecure act, US companies will be required to restrict their work/contracting with these companies
Inclusion of Wuxi companies can be a major positive for Indian CDMOs, as per analysts
IT Stocks In Focus: What Is Aiding The Rally?
IT index is up for the fourth consecutive session with Infosys, Wipro, HCL Tech leading the gain.
What is Aiding the rally in IT?
Options data shows strong bullish momentum
Heavy positional buying continues
Buyers attracted as valuations remain below long term averages
Rupee depreciation easing margin pressures
AI commentary shows positive sentiment, moving from Narrative to Numbers
Client confidence improving on spends on fed rate cuts
Strong Accenture earnings
Stock Market Live Updates: Bondada Engineering Shares In Focus
The shares of Bondada Engineering Ltd. rose nearly 6% after it won Rs 945 crore order from NLC India Renewables.
The scrip rose as much as 5.76% to Rs 378 apiece on Monday, the highest level since Dec. 15. It pared losses to trade 5.2% higher at Rs 376 apiece, as of 12:14 p.m. This compares to a 0.55% advance in the BSE Sensex Index.
It has fallen 40.34% in the last 12 months.
The shares of Bondada Engineering Ltd. rose nearly 6% after it won Rs 945 crore order from NLC India Renewables.
The scrip rose as much as 5.76% to Rs 378 apiece on Monday, the highest level since Dec. 15. It pared losses to trade 5.2% higher at Rs 376 apiece, as of 12:14 p.m. This compares to a 0.55% advance in the BSE Sensex Index.
It has fallen 40.34% in the last 12 months.
Sensex, Nifty Today: Stock Market Watch 12 PM
Indian equities were trading higher snapping its three-day losing streak.
Intraday, both Nifty and Sensex rose nearly 0.70% on Monday.
Nifty rose 0.70% at 26,148.15 but pared gains to trade 0.67% higher at 26,141.35 as of 12 p.m.
Sensex rose 0.63% to 85,461.19 before it pared gains to trade 0.55% higher at 85,397.17.
Broader indices were trading higher. Nifty Midcap 150 rose 0.79%; Nifty Smallcap 250 was trading 0.94% higher.
All sectoral indices rose, led by Nifty Defence and Nifty IT.
Nifty Bank rose 0.33%, Nifty IT was up nearly 2%.
Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Shriram Finance, Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank were top Nifty gainers.
State Bank of India, Tata Consumers, SBI Life and HDFC Life were top Nifty losers.
Stock Market Today: Indian Oil Marketing Companies Under Pressure
Lower crude prices result in gains for Indian oil marketing companies. But that has not been the case recently.
Watch why:
Gold ETF Today: SBI Gold ETF Surges
SBI Gold ETF rose 1.26% to 114.53 as gold hit record high on Monday.
Stock Market Live Updates: Why Pump Manufacturers Declined In 2025
After a stellar multibagger run in 2024, India’s pump manufacturing sector hit a rough patch in 2025, with leading stocks posting sharp year-to-date declines amid margin pressures and tender price resets.
Shakti Pumps has fallen 35.8%, Roto Pumps dipped 28%, while newly listed Oswal Pumps is also down 14.7% since its June debut.
Here is why the stocks crashed:
Tata Steel Share Price Update: Large Trade In Stock
Over 1.45 million shares of Tata Steel were traded via a block deal on Monday. The share of Tata Steel rose as much as 1.64% to Rs 171.46 apiece.
India Bags Tariff-Free Trade Deal As FTA Talks With New Zealand Conclude
India, New Zealand conclude trade deal talks
India gets zero-duty on 100% of tariff lines of NZ (8,284 tariff lines)
In return, India has given tariff liberalisation in 70% lines covering 95% of bilateral trade
Gains anticipated in textile, clothing, leather, footwear, emerging and advanced engineering, agri products such as processed foods, spices, coffee, pharma, plastic, rubber, chemicals
India gets market access in 118 services sectors including IT
Quota of 5,000 temporary employment entry visas opened up for India for stay up to 3 years in sectors like IT, engg, healthcare, education, yoga, chefs, music teachers
India secures students mobility annex and post study work visa signed with India
No caps on number of students, can work for 20 hours per week
Secured working holiday visa with multiple entry for 1000 young Indians for a year
India’s offer access in 106 services sectors, MFN in 45 services sub-sectors
Current bilateral trade at $2.4 billion, aim is to double in next 5 years at least
Nifty Live Today: Dilip Buildcon Shares In Focus
The shares of Dilip Buildcon rose to hit one-month high after it received an order worth Rs 4,900 crore form MPUVNL for 1,363.55 MW solar power plants in Madhya Pradesh.
The scrip rose as much as 5.39% to Rs apiece on Monday, the highest level since Nov. 25. It pared losses to trade 4.07% higher at Rs 479.70 apiece, as of 11:08 a.m. This compares to a 0.63% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has risen 1.47% in the last 12 months.
The shares of Dilip Buildcon rose to hit one-month high after it received an order worth Rs 4,900 crore form MPUVNL for 1,363.55 MW solar power plants in Madhya Pradesh.
The scrip rose as much as 5.39% to Rs apiece on Monday, the highest level since Nov. 25. It pared losses to trade 4.07% higher at Rs 479.70 apiece, as of 11:08 a.m. This compares to a 0.63% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has risen 1.47% in the last 12 months.
Sensex Live Today: Futures & Options
Long Buildup
Solar Industries India
KEI Industries
Short Covering
Rail Vikas Nigam
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Long Unwinding
Sammaan Capital
Cyient
Short Buildup
Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company
Mphasis Ltd.
Jupiter Wagons To RVNL: Railway Stocks Trade Higher After Indian Railways Hikes Prices
All railway stocks trade higher on Monday after Indian Railway hiked its prices on Sunday.
All railway stocks trade higher on Monday after Indian Railway hiked its prices on Sunday.
Platinum In Focus: Hits Record High
Platinum has hit a record high of $2,056 on Monday. It had risen 36% in the last one month.
Reliance Power Live Updates: Stock Falls 5%
The scrip fell as much as 5.42% to Rs apiece on Monday, the lowest level since Dec. 18. It pared losses to trade 4.72% lower at Rs 4.72 apiece, as of 10:54 a.m. This compares to a 0.67% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has fallen 17.77% in the last 12 months.
The scrip fell as much as 5.42% to Rs apiece on Monday, the lowest level since Dec. 18. It pared losses to trade 4.72% lower at Rs 4.72 apiece, as of 10:54 a.m. This compares to a 0.67% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has fallen 17.77% in the last 12 months.
Nifty, Sensex Live Today: KEC International Shares In Focus
The shares of KEC Internation hit one-month high on Monday after Delhi High Court has allowed the company to bid on Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
The scrip rose as much as 7.57% to Rs 764.80 apiece on Monday, the highest level since Nov. 19. It pared gains to trade 4.61% higher at Rs 743.80 apiece, as of 10:36 a.m. This compares to a 0.65% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has risen 39.88% in the last 12 months.
The shares of KEC Internation hit one-month high on Monday after Delhi High Court has allowed the company to bid on Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
The scrip rose as much as 7.57% to Rs 764.80 apiece on Monday, the highest level since Nov. 19. It pared gains to trade 4.61% higher at Rs 743.80 apiece, as of 10:36 a.m. This compares to a 0.65% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has risen 39.88% in the last 12 months.
Gujarat Kidney IPO, Day 1: Check GMP, Price Band, Lot Size, Subscription And More
Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality Ltd., a multi-speciality healthcare services provider, is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) today. The mainboard IPO will open for subscription on Monday, December 22.
The latest GMP for Gujarat Kidney And Super Speciality IPO stood at Rs 7 per share as of December 22. The GMP indicates an estimated listing price of Rs 121, implying a premium of 6.14% over the upper limit of the IPO price band of Rs 114 per share.
Nifty, Sensex Live Today: Jupiter Wagons Shares In Focus
The shares of Jupiter Wagons rose as much as 11.24% to Rs 289.50 apiece on Monday, the highest level since Dec. 1. It pared gains to trade 10.72% higher at Rs 288.15 apiece, as of 10:02 a.m. This compares to a 0.65% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has risen 46.43% in the last 12 months.
The shares of Jupiter Wagons rose as much as 11.24% to Rs 289.50 apiece on Monday, the highest level since Dec. 1. It pared gains to trade 10.72% higher at Rs 288.15 apiece, as of 10:02 a.m. This compares to a 0.65% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has risen 46.43% in the last 12 months.
GE Vernova T&D India Shares In Focus
The shares of GE Vernova T&D India rose 11% to hit nearly two-month high. This comes after the company wins contract from AESL Project for 2,500 MW terminal station.
The scrip rose as much as 11.10% to Rs 3,251.80 apiece on Monday, the highest level since Nov. 3. It pared gains to trade 7.57% higher at Rs 3,148.60 apiece, as of 9:57 a.m. This compares to a 0.61% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
The shares of GE Vernova T&D India rose 11% to hit nearly two-month high. This comes after the company wins contract from AESL Project for 2,500 MW terminal station.
The scrip rose as much as 11.10% to Rs 3,251.80 apiece on Monday, the highest level since Nov. 3. It pared gains to trade 7.57% higher at Rs 3,148.60 apiece, as of 9:57 a.m. This compares to a 0.61% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
Shriram Finance Share Live: Stock Rises Nearly 4%
The scrip rose as much as 3.86% to Rs 936.55 apiece on Monday, the highest level since its listing in 1997. It pared gains to trade 3.80% higher at Rs 936.30 apiece, as of 9:38 a.m. This compares to a 0.61% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has risen 62.50% in the last 12 months. Total traded volume so far in the day stood at 1.34 times its 30-day average. The relative strength index was at 50.40.
Out of 37 analysts tracking the company, 35 maintain a 'buy' rating, three recommend a 'hold,' and two suggest 'sell,' according to Bloomberg data. The average 12-month consensus price target stands at Rs 938.25 indicating an upside of 2.2%.
Shriram Finance Share Live: Stock Hits Life High
The shares of Shriram Finance hit a life high on Monday. This comes after Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) said it will invest nearly Rs 40,000 crore or $4.5 billion for a 20% stake in Shriram Finance Ltd, marking the largest strategic investment by a foreign lender in India's non-banking financial company (NBFC) sector.
The shares of Shriram Finance hit a life high on Monday. This comes after Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) said it will invest nearly Rs 40,000 crore or $4.5 billion for a 20% stake in Shriram Finance Ltd, marking the largest strategic investment by a foreign lender in India's non-banking financial company (NBFC) sector.
Infosys Share Price Live Update: Stock Hits Nine-Month High
Shares of Infosys Ltd. are buzzing on Monday's trade, which comes on the back of Friday's anomaly in the NYSE that saw the company's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) spiking up to 40%.
The scrip rose as much as 3.33% to Rs 1,693.20 apiece on Monday, the highest level since March 10. It pared gains to trade 2.46% higher at Rs 1,638 apiece, as of 9:38 a.m. This compares to a 0.61% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has fallen 12.68% in the last 12 months. Total traded volume so far in the day stood at 8.95 times its 30-day average. The relative strength index was at 58.59.
Out of 51 analysts tracking the company, 37 maintain a 'buy' rating, 12 recommend a 'hold,' and two suggest 'sell,' according to Bloomberg data. The average 12-month consensus price target implies an upside of 5.4%.
Shares of Infosys Ltd. are buzzing on Monday's trade, which comes on the back of Friday's anomaly in the NYSE that saw the company's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) spiking up to 40%.
The scrip rose as much as 3.33% to Rs 1,693.20 apiece on Monday, the highest level since March 10. It pared gains to trade 2.46% higher at Rs 1,638 apiece, as of 9:38 a.m. This compares to a 0.61% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has fallen 12.68% in the last 12 months. Total traded volume so far in the day stood at 8.95 times its 30-day average. The relative strength index was at 58.59.
Out of 51 analysts tracking the company, 37 maintain a 'buy' rating, 12 recommend a 'hold,' and two suggest 'sell,' according to Bloomberg data. The average 12-month consensus price target implies an upside of 5.4%.
Nifty 50 Live Today: All Sectors Turn Green
On NSE, all 15 sectors were in the green. Nifty Metal and Nifty Defence lead the gains.
Broader markets were also in the green, with the NSE Midcap 150 trading 0.64% higher and NSE Smallcap was trading 0.56% higher.
On NSE, all 15 sectors were in the green. Nifty Metal and Nifty Defence lead the gains.
Broader markets were also in the green, with the NSE Midcap 150 trading 0.64% higher and NSE Smallcap was trading 0.56% higher.
Nifty 50 Live Today: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank Lead Gains
Mahindra & Mahindra and UltraTech Cement weighed on the Nifty 50 index.
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel and Shriram Finance added to the Nifty 50 index.
Mahindra & Mahindra and UltraTech Cement weighed on the Nifty 50 index.
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel and Shriram Finance added to the Nifty 50 index.
Stock Market Today: Nifty Opens Above 26,000, Sensex Gains Over 300 Points
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened higher on Monday. The Nifty 50 opened 0.34% higher at 26,055.85 extending gains for the second day and Sensex opened 0.25% up at 85,145.90.
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened higher on Monday. The Nifty 50 opened 0.34% higher at 26,055.85 extending gains for the second day and Sensex opened 0.25% up at 85,145.90.
Stock Market Live Update: Nifty, Sensex Trade Higher Pre-Open
At pre-open, the NSE Nifty 50 was trading 89.45 points or 0.34% higher at 26,055.85. The BSE Sensex was up 0.33% or 276.93 points at 85,206.29.
INR Vs Dollar: Rupee Opens 24 Paise Stronger
Rupee opens 24 paise stronger at 89.41 against US Dollar. It closed at 89.65 on Friday.
Source: Bloomberg
Akums Drugs Share Price Update: Large Trade In Stock
Over 7.3 million shares of Akums Drugs were traded in pre-market trading on Monday.
Infosys Shares Live: Stock In Focus After 40% ADR Surge On NYSE
Infosys shares will be in focus heading into Monday's trading session after a bizarre session on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday that saw the company's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) spiking up to 40% before triggering a halt.
The ADRs, which normally trade in a stable range, skyrocketed from previous close of roughly $19.17 to a 52-week high of $30 within minutes of the opening bell.
Read more here.
Metal Stocks To Be In Focus Today
Metal stocks will be in focus today after Silver and Gold hit fresh highs.
Commodity prices trends in past 1 month
Aluminum prices up 6%
Silver prices up 34%
Copper prices up 8.5%
Zinc prices up 2.80%
Bharat Forge To Glenmark Pharma: Top Buy Calls From Analysts Today
Rajesh Bhosale, Angel One picks Bharat Forge and Glenmark Pharma as top picks for the day, while Ajit Mishra, Religare Broking picks Manappuram Finance and Phoenix Mills.
Nifty, Sensex Live Today: India Vix At Record Low Level Today
India Vix is at a record low level this indicates that the World's largest Options market has become calm.
India VIX closes below 10 for the third session.
What Does VIX remaining below 10 means?
Lack of positions for options trade
Volumes, turnover drying up
Narrow range setup for short-term
May precedes larger move (either side)-for later
Ideally anything above 15 makes a good options market for trade
Nifty Today: Breakout Seen At 26,050
The Nifty 50 index hasn’t shown strong movement recently, forming an “Inside Bar” on the weekly chart, which signals indecision, according to analysts.
The blue-chip index faced resistance near the 20-day and 50-day moving averages even as it has crossed the 20-day average, according to Osho Krishan, technical and derivative research analyst at Angel One.
On the upside, a clear breakout above 26,050–26,100 could give bulls some relief and potentially lead the index toward its record zone of 26,300–26,325, Krishan said.
Nifty Today: What F&O Cues Indicate
Nifty December futures up by 0.6% to 26037 at a premium of 60 points.
Nifty December futures open interest down by 5.5%.
Nifty Options on Dec 23: Maximum Call open interest at 26,000 and Maximum Put open interest at 25,900.
Dollar Check
The US Dollar index is up 0.01% at 98.255.
Euro was up 0.08% at 1.1719.
Pound was up 0.11% at 1.3394.
Yen was down 0.32% at 157.28.
Nifty 50, Sensex Live Today: Global Check
S&P 500 futures rose 0.2% as of 9:26 a.m. Tokyo time
Hang Seng futures rose 0.5%
Japan’s Topix rose 0.8%
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.7%
Euro Stoxx 50 futures fell 0.1%
Nifty 50, Sensex Live Today: Global Check
Asian stocks began the week on a firmer note, following Friday’s rally on Wall Street that reinforced optimism for a strong year-end for global markets.
MSCI Inc.’s Asia Pacific equity index climbed 0.5%, led by gains in technology shares. The benchmark had sealed a 1.9% weekly drop on Friday - its first decline in four weeks. US equity futures were also higher in early Asian trading on Monday.
Silver Live Updates: Devil's Metal Hits Record High
Silver rose to a record and gold pushed higher on worsening geopolitical tensions and expectations for more Federal Reserve rate cuts next year.
The white metal advanced as much as 0.6% to $67.5519 an ounce. In addition, spot gold surpasses October peak to set fresh record high.
Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty Indicates Positive Open
Good morning readers.
The GIFT Nifty was trading above 26,100 early on Monday indicating a positive start to the Christmas week. The futures contract based on the benchmark Nifty 50 rose 0.61% at 26,194.5 as of 7:09 a.m. indicating a positive start for the Indian markets.
In the previous session on Friday, the benchmark equity snapped its three-day fall to close in the positive. The NSE Nifty 50 ended 150.85 points or 0.58% higher at 25,966.40, while the BSE Sensex closed 447.55 points or 0.53% higher at 84,929.36.