MUMBAI, December 29, 2025 – Indian equity indices are expected to open relatively flat on Monday, as cautious investors await fresh catalysts in the new year amid mixed global cues.
Market Sentiment Cautious as New Year Approaches
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Investors are adopting a wait-and-see approach, with subdued domestic and international signals influencing early trading expectations.
- The GIFT Nifty was up 0.08 per cent at 7:10 AM, indicating a potentially muted start for the Nifty 50.
- Government industrial production data for November will be released today, offering a key domestic economic indicator.
- Asian markets are displaying a mixed performance, while global stock gauges remain near record highs.
- Silver experienced a volatile trading session, briefly surpassing $80 an ounce before falling over 2 per cent.
The early indicator of Nifty 50’s performance, GIFT Nifty, was up 0.08 per cent as of 7:10 AM.The release of industrial production data for November is a major domestic event for investors to watch today.
Asian Markets Mixed,Wall Street Pares Gains
Stock markets across Asia are presenting a varied picture,while the broader global stock gauge is holding near record levels. The MSCI AC Asia Pacific index rose 0.38 per cent, driven by gains in South Korea’s Kospi and the Hang Seng index.
Last week, Wall Street concluded near record highs, but gains were trimmed by the closing bell. The S&P 500 edged down 0.03 per cent, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq slipped 0.09 per cent.
Silver Volatility and Nifty 50 Levels to Watch
Commodity markets saw meaningful movement, with silver climbing to a new peak above $80 an ounce before experiencing a more than 2 per cent decline.
According to Ponmudi R,CEO of Enrich Money,the Nifty 50 is currently trading within a narrow consolidation range,with 26,000 serving as a critical psychological and technical support level. A break below this level could trigger a mild corrective move towards the 25,900-25,800 zone, aligning with recent swing lows and the 50-day moving average. Conversely, 26,160 represents immediate resistance, while the 26,250-26,300 zone is considered a strong supply area.
IPO Activity
Currently, there are no new initial public offerings (IPOs) launching in the mainboard segment. However, the IPO of E to E Transportation Infrastructure Ltd. is in its second day of trading in the SME segment.