Market Opening Bell - 26th Nov: Nifty 50 down by 0.16%, Sensex down by 0.10%

On Wednesday, the Indian equity market began the day trading in red, with the NIFTY 50 trading at 25,842.95, down by 0.16%, and the SENSEX down by 0.10% at 84,503.44, in the pre-trading session.Global cuesBoth Asian and U.S. markets traded higher on rising expectations of further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.Gift NiftyOn November 26, 2025, the GIFT Nifty traded in the red amid cautious investor sentiment as India began trade talks with the Russia-led EAEU.Asian Markets ASIAN MARKETSLTPPrev closeChangeGIFT NIFTY26,137.0026,169.50-0.12%Nikkei 22549,605.5748,659.521.94%Hang Seng25,979.3525,894.560.33%Taiwan27,283.3326,910.441.38%KOSPI3,942.333,857.782.19% Asian markets traded higher following gains in U.S. markets.US & European Markets US MARKETSLTPPrev closeChangeDOW JONES47,133.4446,469.281.43%S&P 5006,811.006,793.500.26%Nasdaq23,103.5023,011.250.40% U.S. markets traded higher due to positive investor sentiment over the possibility of further rate cuts and strong earnings from Abercrombie & Fitch and Kohl’s, which boosted consumer stocks. EU MARKETSLTPPrev closeChangeFTSE9,609.539,534.910.78%CAC8,025.807,959.670.83%DAX23,464.6323,239.180.97% The UK’s FTSE traded higher, led by gains in Banking stocks.The French index CAC traded in the green, after gains in the Healthcare, Financials, and Industrials sectors.The German index DAX traded higher, led by the gains in the Technology, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, and Telecom sectors.Commodities COMMODITIESLTP ($)Prev closeChangeBRENT CRUDE62.750062.48000.43%GOLD4,161.88004,130.97000.74%CRUDE OIL58.220057.95000.46%NATURAL GAS4.40904.4230-0.32%SILVER52.002851.48241.00% Crude oil prices gained as investors weighed a smaller-than-expected draw in U.S. crude inventories.Precious metals, such as gold and silver, gained on mixed U.S economic data, which increased the chances of a rate cut in December.Natural gas prices traded lower due to a warmer weather forecast in the U.S.Currency Movements CURRENCYLTPPrev closeChangeDOLLAR INDEX99.680099.79000.11%USD/INR89.220089.24000.02%GBP/INR117.2015116.8233-0.32%EUR/INR102.9166102.9009-0.02% The dollar index traded lower after a series of mixed economic data, which raised expectations of a Fed rate cut.The rupee strengthened against the dollar following the RBI's intervention in the non-deliverable forward market.The rupee weakened against the pound sterling and euro, as the pound strengthened ahead of the upcoming budget, while the euro jumped amid weak U.S. jobs data.Sectors to watchAutomobile sector: Indian carmakers are set to launch over three dozen new SUV models and refresh their lineups over the next five years.Consumer Products sector: Due to China’s policy inconsistencies, Indian electronics companies face delays in collaborations, impacting India's push for self-sufficiency in component manufacturing and local value addition.Banking and Oil & Gas Sector: The Indian banks will finance trade in Russian oil if volumes come from non-blacklisted sellers and transactions are sanctions-compliantStocks to watchZydus Lifesciences: Zydus Lifesciences received final USFDA approval for Verapamil Hydrochloride tablets used to treat lower blood pressure. Jayant Infratech: Jayant Infratech received LoA from Konkan Railway Corporation for designing, supplying, erecting, testing, and commissioning the upgradation of the existing 1x25 KV electric traction system to 2x25 KV, etc., for projects being executed by Konkan Railway Corporation. The contract value is ₹161.68 crores.Apollo Micro Systems: Apollo Micro Systems has allied with IIT–Chennai and the Indian Navy to address and solve current and future problem statements of the Armed Forces through indigenous research and development.United Breweries: United Breweries launched Heineken Silver in New Delhi, to focus on catering exclusively to the domestic market.FII and DII Inflows - 25th Nov 2025 CategoryBuy ValueSell ValueNet ValueDII15,153.0311,240.563,912.47FII/FPI16,596.2415,810.92785.32 (The above numbers are in ₹ Cr)On 25th November, inflows were ₹4,697.79 crore, with both DIIs and FIIs as net buyers, restoring confidence in Indian markets.Global Events & UpdatesOn November 25, the United States will release its MBA Mortgage, Purchase, and Refinance Index data.Singapore will release its Industrial production data today.Japan will release its Leading Economic Index data today.Things to look out forThe U.S. PPI data increased to 149.78 points in September.Mexican Retail sales data rose by 3.3% YoY in September 2025.References:US markets today: Wall Street edges up on rate-cut hopes; Nvidia slump caps Nasdaq gainsFTSE 100 Rises on TuesdayFrance shares higher at close of trade; CAC 40 up 0.83%Germany shares higher at close of trade; DAX up 0.95%Gold holds steady as US data reinforces Fed rate-cut betsPound Sterling Firms Pre-BudgetCarmakers step up SUV play to break market jam; Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Hyundai hope to stand outFII/FPI & DII trading activity on NSE in Capital Market SegmentMexico Retail Sales YoY

Market Opening Bell - 26th Nov: Nifty 50 down by 0.16%, Sensex down by 0.10%

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