Share Market News

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures were up 17.00 points, indicating a mildly positive opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 595.78 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,700.36 crore in the Indian equity market on 18 December 2025, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 21,688.26 crore so far in December. 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 rose Friday as investors look toward the Bank of Japan (BoJ) monetary policy decision slated for release today.

The decision could see rates raised to 0.75%, which would be the highest since 1995. A rate hike will likely strengthen the yen against the greenback and contain inflation, which has run above the BOJ’s target for 44 straight months.

Japan’s consumer inflation rate dropped to 2.9% in November, government data showed Friday. Core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food, remained unchanged from 3% in October.

Overnight in the U.S., the S&P 500 snapped a four-day slide Thursday, boosted by lighter-than-expected inflation data that brightened the outlook for lower interest rates in 2026 and blowout guidance from chipmaker Micron Technology.

The broad market index jumped 0.79% to settle at 6,774.76, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.38% to 23,006.36. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 65.88 points, or 0.14%, to end the day at 47,951.85.

Domestic Market:

The headline equity indices closed marginally lower today, extending their losing streak to a fourth consecutive session.

Investor sentiment remained cautious amid continued uncertainty over a potential U.S.-India trade agreement, which capped risk appetite. That said, a rebound in the rupee and early signs of fresh foreign investor inflows offered some support.

The Nifty ended below the 25,850 level, weighed down by weakness in auto and energy stocks, even as IT and consumer durables shares saw selective buying interest.

The S&P BSE Sensex shed 77.84 points or 0.09% to 84,481.81. The Nifty 50 index slipped 3 points or 0.01% to 25,815.55. In four consecutive sessions, the Sensex slipped 0.92% while the Nifty declined 0.89%.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures were up 6.50 points, indicating a flat opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 1,171.71 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 768.94 crore in the Indian equity market on 17 December 2025, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 22,284.04 crore so far in December. 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 edged lower on Thursday as investors on Wall Street continued to rotate out of tech.

Artificial intelligence-related stocks dragged indexes after a media report stated that Oracle’s primary investor, Blue Owl Capital, has pulled out from funding one of its data center projects.

Over in Asia, the Bank of Japan will kick off its two-day meeting, with the central bank expected to raise rates to 0.75% Friday, its highest level in 30 years.

Overnight in the U.S., all three major indexes fell, with the S&P 500 down 1.16%, and the Nasdaq Composite seeing the largest loss of 1.81%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.47%.

Traders are awaiting the release of the U.S. consumer price index reading for November, due Thursday morning. It will mark the first consumer inflation report issued to the public since the government shutdown ended last month. Media reports stated that the headline inflation is expected to have grown at a pace of 3.1% on a year-over-year basis.

Domestic Market:

The headline equity indices ended with marginal losses on Wednesday, extending their decline to a third straight session. Sentiment stayed cautious amid continued FII selling and the absence of clear progress on a potential U.S.-India trade deal.

Global cues were mixed, with rising Japanese bond yields signalling tighter liquidity and weighing on equity valuations. Meanwhile, softer U.S. labour data has raised recession worries while reinforcing expectations of a more accommodative Federal Reserve.

The Nifty closed below the 25,850 level, dragged by consumer durables stocks, even as PSU banks, metals and IT shares saw selective buying interest.

The S&P BSE Sensex fell 120.21 points or 0.14% to 84,559.65. The Nifty 50 index lost 41.55 points or 0.16% to 25,818.55. In three consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex slipped 0.83% while the Nifty declined 0.87%.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures were down 33.50 points, indicating a muted opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 2,381.92 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 1,077.48 crore in the Indian equity market on 16 December 2025, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 23,455.75 crore so far in December. 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 traded mixed on Wednesday as investors parsed trade data that just came out of Japan.

Japan’s exports in November grew 6.1% year on year, data from the country’s finance ministry released Wednesday showed. The growth was higher than the 3.6% rise seen in the previous month.

Oil prices climbed after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly announced on social media platform that he will be ordering a ‘total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers’ entering and leaving Venezuela.

Overnight in the U.S., the S&P 500 fell for a third session as traders digested the delayed release of the November jobs report.

The broad market index dropped 0.24% to settle at 6,800.26, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.23% to end at 23,111.46. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 302.30 points, or 0.62%, to close at 48,114.26.

Nonfarm payrolls grew slightly more than expected in November but slumped in October while unemployment hit its highest in four years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday in numbers delayed by the government shutdown.

Job growth totaled a seasonally adjusted 64,000 for the month, better than a widely reported estimate of 45,000 and up from a sharp decline in October.

The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021. A more encompassing measure that includes discouraged workers and those holding part-time jobs for economic reasons swelled to 8.7%, its peak going back to August 2021.

Domestic Market:

Benchmark equity indices closed sharply lower on Tuesday, extending losses for a second straight session. Persistent foreign portfolio outflows and a weakening rupee hurt sentiment. Uncertainty over a possible U.S. trade deal also kept investors cautious.

Banking stocks led the decline, dragging the Nifty below the 25,900 mark. The broader market also remained under pressure as investors stayed on the sidelines amid negative global cues.

The S&P BSE Sensex tumbled 533.50 points or 0.63% to 84,679.86. The Nifty 50 index lost 167.20 points or 0.64% to 25,860.10. In two consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex slipped 0.68% while the Nifty declined 0.71%.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures were down 48 points, indicating a negative opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,468.32 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 1,792.25 crore in the Indian equity market on 15 December 2025, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 21,073.83 crore so far in December. 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 declined on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street declines as investors continued to rotate out of the artificial intelligence trade in the U.S.

Flash purchasing managers index numbers from S&P Global showed that business activity expanded at a slower pace in Australia in December, with the composite PMI falling to 51.1 from November’s 52.6.

Overnight in the U.S., the S&P 500 lost 0.16% after beginning the session in positive territory.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped marginally, while the tech heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 0.59%.

Domestic Market:

The benchmark equity indices closed marginally lower on Tuesday, snapping a two-session rally as risk appetite cooled. Persistent foreign fund outflows, lingering uncertainty over a U.S.-India trade deal and caution ahead of possible spillovers from Mexico’s sweeping new import tariffs weighed on sentiment, while the rupee sank to a fresh record low of 90.80 against the dollar.

The Nifty slipped below the 26,050 level, dragged down by selling pressure in auto, pharma and healthcare stocks.

The S&P BSE Sensex shed 54.30 points or 0.06% to 85,213.36. The Nifty 50 index lost 19.65 points or 0.08% to 26,027.30. In the past two consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex rose 1.03% while the Nifty added 1.12%.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures were up 46.50 points, indicating a positive opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Indian Economy:

India’s annual retail inflation rose to 0.71% year-on-year in November, up from a record low of 0.25% in October, as the pace of decline in food prices slowed, government data showed on Friday.

The latest print stayed below the Reserve Bank of India’s target range of 2% to 6% for the third straight month.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,114.22 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 3,868.94 crore in the Indian equity market on 12 December 2025, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 19,605.51 crore so far in December. This follows their cash sales of Rs 17,500.31 crore in November and Rs 2,346.89 crore in October.

Global Markets:

Asian market fell Monday, after Wall Street declined Friday stateside as investors took a breather from the AI trade.

Japan has announced its fourth-quarter Tankan numbers. The index for business optimism among large Japanese manufacturers increased to +15 for the fourth quarter, hitting the highest level in four years.

The latest reading compared to the +14 increase in the previous quarter. The non-manufacturing index for the fourth quarter came in at +34. Meanwhile, retail sales in China rose 1.3% last month from a year earlier, slowing from the 2.9% rise in the prior month.

Industrial production climbed 4.8% in November from a year ago, down from 4.9% in the prior month.

On Friday in the U.S., the S&P 500 fell 1.07%, retreating from a record, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 1.69%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished down 0.51% after scoring a new intraday all-time high earlier in the session.

AI-related stocks faced pressure during the session, with stocks of Broadcom plunging more than 11%, and dragging the broad market index and tech-heavy Nasdaq. AMD, Palantir Technologies and Micron also declined.

Domestic Market:

Key equity indices closed with strong gains today, lifted by positive global cues after China announced a fiscal push for 2026 and the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday.

The Nifty finished above the 26,000 mark, supported by strength in metal and consumer durables stocks.

The S&P BSE Sensex surged 449.52 points or 0.53% to 85,267.66. The Nifty 50 index added 148.40 points or 0.57% to 26,046.95.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures was down 2 points, indicating a flat opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 2,020.94 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 3,796.07 crore in the Indian equity market on 11 December 2025, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 16,930.05 crore so far in December. This follows their cash sales of Rs 17,500.31 crore in November and Rs 2,346.89 crore in October.

Global Markets:

U.S. stock futures pointed to a firm start, with Dow Jones futures up 113 points ahead of Friday’s session.

Asian equities also moved higher, taking their cues from Wall Street after two major U.S. benchmarks set fresh records following the Federal Reserve’s widely expected rate cut.

The Fed lowered interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday and signalled a softer tone than markets had braced for. Chair Jerome Powell noted that the central bank will begin purchasing Rs 40 billion worth of Treasury bills each month, a move that injects additional liquidity and gently loosens financial conditions, giving risk assets more room to run.

Sentiment in Asia was further supported by signals from Beijing. China’s top leadership concluded its annual economic planning meeting by committing to broad support measures in the year ahead, with an emphasis on lifting consumption, stabilising the property market and strengthening domestic tech capabilities as the next five-year plan approaches in 2026.

On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 notched new closing highs as investors shifted from high-growth tech names toward stocks more closely tied to U.S. economic expansion after the Fed’s policy action. The Dow advanced 1.34% to 48,704.01, buoyed by gains in Visa after an upgrade from Bank of America. The S&P 500 edged up 0.21% to finish at 6,901.00, while the Nasdaq Composite eased 0.25% to close at 23,593.86.

Domestic Market:

Domestic equities logged a steady rebound Thursday, 11 December 2025, ending a three-day losing streak. Sentiment improved after the US Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points, giving global markets a lift. The S&P BSE Sensex surged 426.86 points or 0.51% to 84,818.13. The Nifty 50 index added 140.55 points or 0.55% to 25,898.55. In the past three trading sessions, the Nifty and Sensex declined 1.04% and 1.10%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures was down 14.50 points, indicating a negative opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,651.06 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 3,752.31 crore in the Indian equity market on 10 December 2025, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 14,859.10 crore so far in December. This follows their cash sales of Rs 17,500.31 crore in November and Rs 2,346.89 crore in October.

Global Markets:

Most Asian markets perked up on Thursday, taking their cue from Wall Street’s upbeat reaction to the Federal Reserve’s third rate cut of the year.

Overnight in the U.S., the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.1% after the Fed decision, while the S&P 500 added 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite inched up 0.3%.

The Fed trimmed the Federal Funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.5%-3.75% and hinted that this could be the last cut for a while. At his press briefing, Chair Jerome Powell said the latest move puts the central bank in a comfortable zone on policy.

Alongside the rate call, the Fed also unveiled plans to restart purchases of $40 billion in Treasury bills beginning Friday, nudging short-term yields lower. The policy statement quietly acknowledged a softer labor market, dropping the earlier reference that conditions “remained low,” a subtle sign that the Fed’s attention is tilting more toward supporting growth than fighting inflation.

After the bell, Oracle slid 11% as weak quarterly revenue and a higher spending outlook spooked investors. The selling spilled over to other AI-linked names in extended trade, with Nvidia drifting 1% lower and CoreWeave losing more than 3%.

Domestic Market:

The domestic equity benchmarks slipped for a third straight session on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, ending with modest losses after a volatile day of trade. Indices swung between gains and declines as investors booked profits ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision. The Nifty closed below the 25,800 mark, dragged by consumer durables, IT and financial services stocks.

Global sentiment remained fragile as rising Japanese bond yields and indications of potential BOJ tightening triggered risk-off moves across emerging markets. Focus now shifts to the U.S. Fed meeting, where a 25-bps rate cut is widely expected, though mixed economic signals may curb hopes of aggressive easing in 2026.

Indian market mirrored this caution, weighed down by persistent FII outflows, a weakening rupee and uncertainty surrounding U.S.-India trade negotiations.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 275.01 points or 0.32% to 84,391.27. The Nifty 50 index fell 81.65 points or 0.32% to 25,758. In the three trading sessions, the Nifty and Sensex declined 1.54% and 1.63%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures was down 8.50 points, hinting at a soft start for the Nifty 50 in today’s session.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 3,760.08 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 6,224.89 crore in the Indian equity market on 9 December 2025, provisional data showed.

Global Markets:

Asian stocks fell on Wednesday as investors parsed China's inflation data and awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.

China's consumer prices edged up 0.7% from a year earlier, its highest level since February last year. The increase followed a 0.2% rise in October. Factory-gate prices fell 2.2% in November from a year earlier. That was compared with a 2.1% fall in October.

Traders are looking ahead to the Federal Reserve's closely watched interest rate announcement on Wednesday stateside, the final one of the year. Markets largely expect the Fed to trim its benchmark overnight lending rate by another 0.25%, matching the cuts made in September and October.

Overnight in the U.S., the S&P 500 closed relatively unchanged. The broad market index traded around the flatline, slipping just 0.09% to close at 6,840.51, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.13% to end the day at 23,576.49. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 179.03 points, or 0.38%, to finish at 47,560.29. The 30-stock index was dragged down by a decline in JPMorgan shares on higher-than-expected 2026 expense projections.

Domestic Market:

The domestic equity benchmarks closed lower on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, marking a second straight day of losses, even as broader markets showed notable resilience. Sentiment stayed fragile ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision and uncertainty surrounding a pending U.S. trade deal. Foreign outflows intensified and the weakening rupee added further pressure. The Nifty slipped below 25,850, weighed down by IT, auto and pharma stocks. However, consumer durables, PSU banks and realty counters saw buying interest. Investors are also watching inflation data from both the U.S. and India due later this week.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 436.41 points or 0.51% to 84,666.28. The Nifty 50 index fell 120.90 points or 0.47% to 25,839.65. In two trading sessions, the Nifty and Sensex declined 1.32% and 1.22%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures was up 19.50 points, indicating a mildly positive opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 655.59 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,542.49 crore in the Indian equity market on 8 December 2025, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 10,156.86 crore so far in December. This follows their cash sales of Rs 17,500.31 crore in November and Rs 2,346.89 crore in October.

Global Markets:

Asian shares swung between mild gains and losses on Tuesday as traders in the region treaded carefully ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy call. A quarter-point rate cut is widely expected, but the real suspense lies in what the Fed signals about the health of the world’s largest economy.

Chinese markets moved sideways as investors parsed fresh promises of fiscal support from the Politburo, which met on Monday. Local reports suggested Beijing intends to step up government spending and maintain its 5% GDP growth target for 2026. The policy comfort was tempered by lingering worries over a bruising property downturn, weak consumer demand and a sharp slowdown in capital investment, keeping sentiment muted.

Chip stocks across Asia were largely steady after U.S. President Donald Trump said NVIDIA would be permitted to sell a more advanced AI chip in China, though the product will carry a 25% tariff. The reaction among Chinese chipmakers was mixed.

Overnight in the U.S., equities pulled back as investors took some money off the table before the Fed meeting. The S&P 500 slipped nearly 0.4% to 6,846.51, the NASDAQ Composite eased 0.1% to 23,545.90 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell almost 0.5% to 47,739.32. NVIDIA gained nearly 2.2% in after-hours trade, adding to its main-session advance following Trump’s comments on China chip sales.

Domestic Market:

The domestic stock market spent Monday in risk-off mode as investors dumped midcaps and blue chips, dragging the Nifty back below 26,000. Foreign funds stepped up their selling ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting, the rupee hovered near record lows and every NSE sectoral index finished lower, with PSU banks taking the biggest hit. Rising Japanese bond yields also spooked traders by raising the risk of yen carry trades unwinding, a move that could sap global liquidity. Despite India's steady macro backdrop, these crosswinds kept sentiment soft. The Sensex dropped 609.68 points to 85,102.69 and the Nifty fell 225.90 points to 25,960.55, leaving both indices lower for a second straight session.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures was up 10.50 points, indicating a muted opening for the Nifty 50 today.

The NSE has overhauled its F&O trading framework starting Monday, 8 December 2025, by introducing a pre-open session for equity derivatives. From 9 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., traders can participate in call auctions, similar to the pre-market mechanism already used in the cash segment.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 438.90 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 4,189.17 crore in the Indian equity market on 5 December 2025, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 10123.23 crore so far in December. This follows their cash sales of Rs 17,500.31 crore in November and Rs 2,346.89 crore in October.

Global Markets:

Asia’s equity indices opened the week on an uneven note as traders braced for China’s trade numbers, which could hint at the health of global demand.

Attention also drifted toward Washington, where the Federal Reserve meets this week and is widely expected to roll out another interest rate cut. With inflation easing and growth signals turning patchy, investors are hoping the Fed will keep the monetary support flowing.

Fresh revisions from Tokyo added a dash of gloom early Monday. Japan’s economy shrank more than initially reported in the July to September quarter, with official numbers showing GDP contracting at an annualized 2.3%. The decline was steeper than both the earlier 1.8% estimate and economists’ expectation of a 2.0% drop, underscoring the challenges facing Asia’s second-largest economy.

Wall Street, however, wrapped up last Friday on a more cheerful note. All three major indices finished in the green as markets sifted through a batch of U.S. data. The S&P 500 notched its fourth straight gain, inching up 0.19% to 6,870.40 and moving to within about 0.7% of its intraday peak. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.31% to 23,578.13, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 104.05 points, or 0.22%, to close at 47,954.99.

Adding fuel to rate-cut hopes was the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index reading for September, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure. Core PCE climbed 0.2% month-on-month and 2.8% year-on-year, cooler than analysts had pencilled in. Coupled with signs of a softening labor market and increasingly cautious consumers, the reading strengthened expectations that the Fed is preparing to lean further into policy support.

Domestic Market:

The key equity indices ended with decent gains Friday, 5 December 2025, extending their winning run to a second straight session. Sentiment improved after the Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%. The Nifty regained momentum and closed above 26,150, rebounding from an intraday low of 25,985.35, with banks and financial services stocks leading the upmove. Traders also kept an eye on Friday’s US PCE inflation data, a key indicator for shaping the US Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.

The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 447.05 points or 0.52% to 85,712.37. The Nifty 50 index added 152.70 points or 0.59% to 26,186.45. In the past two trading sessions, the Nifty and Sensex declined 0.77% and 0.71%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures was up 5 points, indicating a muted opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Investors await the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee decision, which will be released this morning.

Market participants are also looking ahead to the US Personal Consumption Expenditure data scheduled for release on Friday, which could influence Fed policy.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,944.19 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 3,661.05 crore in the Indian equity market on 4 December 2025, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 10,764.90 crore so far in December. This follows their cash sales of Rs 17,500.31 crore in November and Rs 2,346.89 crore in October.

Global Markets:

Asian indices were mixed on Friday, taking cues from Wall Street’s largely flat finish as traders weighed growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut.

US equities ended largely unchanged overnight, supported by firm bets that the Fed will ease policy next week while investors await a key inflation reading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.07%, the S&P 500 rose 0.11% and the NASDAQ Composite added 0.22%.

The probability of a 25-basis-point cut at the Fed's December 9-10 meeting has risen, with futures now pricing in about an 87% chance.

Fresh labour data added to the uncertainty. Weekly jobless claims fell sharply by 27,000 to a seasonally adjusted 191,000, the lowest since September 2022, though holiday-related distortions may have amplified the decline. Earlier in the week, ADP reported a 32,000 drop in private-sector payrolls, the steepest fall in more than two and a half years. Challenger, Gray & Christmas noted that announced job cuts dropped sharply in November, although hiring plans remained subdued.

These indicators arrive against the backdrop of an unprecedented 43-day government shutdown that postponed the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ official jobs report, now expected only after the Fed's policy decision.

In corporate news, Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares fell 9% in after-hours trade after the company missed fourth-quarter revenue expectations, reporting $9.68 billion against the consensus estimate of $9.94 billion.

Domestic Market:

Key equity indices posted modest gains Thursday, breaking a four-day losing streak. Sentiment, however, remained fragile as the weak rupee, steady FII outflows and uncertainty ahead of the RBI’s policy decision kept investors cautious. Volatility increased due to the weekly derivatives expiry, while firm crude prices added pressure by stoking concerns over higher import costs and inflation. Traders also monitored Russian President Vladimir Putin's India visit on 4 and 5 December. The Nifty held above 26,000, supported by strength in IT and FMCG stocks.

The S&P BSE Sensex, advanced 158.51 points or 0.19% to 85,265.32. The Nifty 50 index added 47.75 points or 0.18% to 26,033.75. In the past four trading sessions, the Nifty and Sensex declined 0.88% and 0.72%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures were down 9.50 points (or 0.04%) in early trade, suggesting a possible red opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 3,206.92 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 4,730.41 crore in the Indian equity market on 03 December 2025, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 8,020.53 crore so far in December. 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 traded mixed on Thursday, after Wall Street gained on the latest jobs data that raised hopes the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates next week.

Payroll processor ADP reported that private companies cut 32,000 workers in November, compared with 47,000 additions in October, and well below the 40,000 increase that was widely reported.

Markets are reportedly pricing in an 89% chance of a cut when the Federal Reserve meets on Dec. 9-10, significantly higher than rate-cut bets just a couple of weeks ago.

Overnight, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 408.44 points, or 0.86%, to finish at 47,882.90. The S&P 500 traded up 0.30% to end the day at 6,849.72, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.17% to settle at 23,454.09.

Stocks with exposure to the artificial intelligence trade were the biggest drag on U.S. key benchmarks Wednesday stateside, after a media report stated that Microsoft was cutting software sales quotas tied to artificial intelligence.

Microsoft reportedly refuted the claims in the report, which led the stock to recover slightly in after-hours trading.

Domestic Market:

Key equity indices slipped for the fourth straight session as investors booked profits ahead of the RBI’s policy decision later this week. A weakening rupee and steady FII outflows added to the cautious mood.

Global cues offered little direction, with markets mixed as investors evaluated upcoming policy decisions from the Fed and the ECB amid heightened currency volatility. IPO activity also remained in focus through the day.

The Nifty finished below the 26,000 mark, dragged by sharp losses in PSU banks after the government told Parliament it has no plan to raise the FDI limit in state-run lenders. Consumer Durables and Auto stocks also retreated. IT shares, however, bucked the pressure, gaining ground on the back of the softer rupee.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 31.46 points or 0.04% to 85,106.81. The Nifty 50 index fell 46.20 points or 0.18% to 25,986. In three trading sessions, the Sensex slipped 0.72%, while the Nifty fell 0.88%.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures were down 1.00 points (or 0.00%) in early trade, suggesting a flat opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 3,642.30 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 4,645.94 crore in the Indian equity market on 02 December 2025, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 4,813.61 crore so far in December. This follows their cash sales of Rs 17,500.31 crore in November and Rs 2,346.89 crore in October.

Global Markets:

Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher Wednesday, after Wall Street saw a tech-fueled recovery and a cryptocurrency rally.

Bitcoin climbed over 7% to cross the $90,000 mark in overnight trading after a sharp sell-off a day earlier.

South Korea’s revised third-quarter GDP numbers indicated that country’s economy grew at 1.8% year on year, compared to 1.7% in the initial estimate, data from the central bank showed Wednesday.

Australia’s GDP expanded 2.1% year on year, marking its strongest expansion since the third quarter of 2023, but fell short of the widely reported 2.2% expected growth rate.

U.S. stock futures were little changed during early Asia hours after major U.S. indexes recovered some losses from the previous session.

Overnight in the U.S., the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.39%, while the S&P 500 climbed 0.25% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.59%.

Domestic Market:

Key equity benchmarks fell sharply today, extending their losing streak to a third straight session. Sentiment weakened as the rupee slipped and FII outflows continued. Global cues were also soft. US market closed lower on rising Treasury yields, while Asian market posted only a mild rebound.

Expectations of an RBI rate cut faded after strong GDP data, and uncertainty around US-India trade added to the caution. The Nifty closed below 26,050, dragged down by banks and financials. The NSE's sectoral index realignment under SEBI's new rules triggered corrections in major banking counters.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 503.63 points or 0.59% to 85,138.27. The Nifty 50 index lost 143.55 points or 0.55% to 26,032.20. In the past three consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex slipped 0.68%, while the Nifty fell 0.70%.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures were down 15.50 points (or 0.06%) in early trade, suggesting a muted opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 1,171.31 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,558.93 crore in the Indian equity market on 01 December 2025, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 17,500.31 crore in November. This follows their sale of equities worth Rs 2,346.89 crore in October and Rs 35,301.36 crore in September.

Global Markets:

Benchmark indexes in the broader Asia-Pacific region mostly rose Tuesday, breaking ranks with Wall Street which fell yesterday as crypto sell-off dented market sentiment.

Shares of South Korean auto companies rose Tuesday after U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick confirmed that lower U.S. auto tariffs of 15% on South Korea would retrospectively come into effect, starting Nov. 1.

"We are also removing tariffs on airplane parts and will ‘un-stack’ Korea’s reciprocal rate to match Japan and the EU,” Lutnick said, according to an X post by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

South Korea’s headline inflation in November rose 2.4% year on year, according to government data Tuesday. Core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food and energy, rose 2% from a year earlier.

The latest figure is unchanged from October’s inflation rate, supporting the case for the central bank to keep interest rates on hold. The Bank of Korea had kept rates unchanged at 2.5% for a fourth straight meeting last Thursday.

U.S. equity futures were little changed in early Asian hours after all three key benchmarks snapped five-day gain streaks.

Overnight, the S&P 500 lost 0.53% to end at 6,812.63, while the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.38% to finish at 23,275.92. The Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back by 427.09 points, or 0.9%, to settle at 47,289.33.

Domestic Market:

Key equity indices closed with minor losses, extending their decline for a second straight session. Both the Sensex and Nifty retreated after touching fresh record highs earlier in the day. The rupee fell to a new all-time low, pressured by weak foreign flows and uncertainty surrounding key trade negotiations with the United States.

Caution prevailed ahead of a heavy IPO calendar and the RBI's monetary policy committee meeting later this week. The Nifty slipped below the 26,200 mark, with realty, healthcare and consumer durables stocks under pressure, while auto, metal and IT counters bucked the trend.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 64.77 points or 0.08% to 85,641.90. The Nifty 50 index lost 27.20 points or 0.10% to 26,175.75. Over the two straight sessions, the Nifty slipped 0.15%, while the Sensex fell 0.09%.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures were down 15.00 points (or 0.06%) in early trade, suggesting a flat opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Parliament is gearing up for a turbulent Winter Session beginning December 1, as a united Opposition demands an immediate debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and has cautioned that proceedings could be disrupted if the government does not agree.

The three-week session—featuring 15 sittings—comes in the aftermath of the BJP-led NDA’s sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, a result expected to embolden the government to re-energise its reform agenda after the largely stalled Monsoon Session.

A packed legislative docket awaits, headlined by the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, which aims to overhaul the framework governing the use and regulation of atomic energy. The Higher Education Commission of India Bill, along with eight other proposed laws, is also scheduled for consideration.

Meanwhile, the government has already been forced to retreat on its plan to introduce a bill granting the President powers to frame regulations for the Union Territory of Chandigarh, following strong pushback from multiple political parties.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 3,795.72 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 4,148.48 crore in the Indian equity market on 28 November 2025, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 17,500.31 crore in November. This follows their sale of equities worth Rs 2,346.89 crore in October and Rs 35,301.36 crore in September.

Global Markets:

Asia market traded mostly in the red on Monday as investors digested the latest manufacturing data from China.

China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracted in November, according to a private survey released Monday, as soft domestic demand continued to cast a pall over the world’s second-largest economy.

The RatingDog China General Manufacturing PMI, conducted by S&P Global, dropped to 49.9 in November, from 50.6 in October and 51.2 in September. A reading above the 50 benchmark level suggests an expansion, while one below that indicates contraction.

However, the official data released on Sunday showed that China’s factory activity had improved slightly in November but remained stuck in contraction for the eighth consecutive month, while services weakened as the boost from earlier holidays faded.

The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose to 49.2, up 0.2 points from October, the National Bureau of Statistics said.

On Friday stateside, Wall Street came back from the Thanksgiving holiday for a shortened trading session. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.65% to end the day at 23,365.69, scoring its fifth straight day of gains.

Meanwhile, the S&P 500 gained 0.54% to settle at 6,849.09. The Dow Jones Industrial Average grew 289.30 points, or 0.61%, to finish at 47,716.42.

Traders have begun raising their expectations for lower rates since New York Fed President John Williams said last week that there was room for “a further adjustment in the near term to the target range for the federal funds rate.”

A quarter percentage point cut from the Fed in December would mark the central bank’s third in a row after its September and October meetings.

Domestic Market:

The headline equity barometers slipped marginally today, halting a two-day winning streak, as profit booking at elevated levels overshadowed the upbeat Q2 GDP print, which showed the economy expanding by a solid 8.2%.

The Nifty settled below the 26,250 mark. Oil & gas, realty and IT stocks declined, while auto, pharma and media advanced.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 13.71 points or 0.02% to 85,706.67. The Nifty 50 index lost 12.60 points or 0.05% to 26,202.95.