Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Indian Markets Open Lower Amid Weak Global Cues
On December 26, 2025, Indian stock markets like the Nifty 50 and Sensex opened lower.
This happened because foreign investors were selling shares, and there weren't many people trading at the end of the year.
The rupee also got a bit weaker against the US dollar.
Some experts think the markets might stay weak, but others believe there could be a strong start to 2026 because of big events like the Union Budget and trade deals.
They suggest being careful and focusing on specific stocks that are doing well.
Global markets like the Dow Jones and Nikkei are doing better, but Indian markets are feeling the pressure.
Indian markets opened lower on December 26, 2025, with Nifty 50 down 20.85 points and Sensex down 183.42 points.
Foreign investors were selling shares, and thin year-end trading volumes contributed to the weak start.
The rupee depreciated 23 paise to 89.94 against the US dollar due to foreign fund outflows and recovery in crude oil prices.
Experts have mixed views: some believe momentum is shifting upward, while others recommend a cautious approach.
Key catalysts for 2026 include the Union Budget, FTA talks with the EU and US, and the earnings season by mid-January.
- Who
- Indian markets, foreign and domestic investors, market experts
- What
- Indian markets opened lower, global markets mixed, rupee depreciated
- When
- December 26, 2025
- Where
- India, global markets
- Why
- Weak global cues, persistent selling by foreign investors, thin year-end trading volumes
Optimistic View
Cautious View
Market Momentum
Optimistic View
Experts believe momentum is gradually shifting upward, with the combined impact of the Budget, FTAs, and earnings potentially leading to a strong first quarter of 2026.
Cautious View
Market experts attribute the subdued opening to persistent selling by foreign investors and thin year-end trading volumes, suggesting a weak start with no Santa rally.
Investment Strategy
Optimistic View
Some experts suggest that the broader trend remains intact despite recent consolidation, with the index trading above rising moving averages.
Cautious View
Others recommend a cautious approach, focusing on level-based trading and specific stocks due to the non-directional intraday market texture.
- Nifty 50 Opening
- 26,121.25 (down 20.85 points or 0.08%)
- BSE Sensex Opening
- 85,225.28 (down 183.42 points or 0.21%)
- GIFT Nifty
- Trading lower, indicating a possible lower opening for Indian markets
- FPI Activity
- Net sellers of shares worth Rs 1,721.3 crore on December 24
- DII Activity
- Net buyers of shares worth Rs 2,381.3 crore on December 24
- Rupee Value
- Depreciated 23 paise to 89.94 against the US dollar
- Brent Crude
- Trading 0.16% higher at $62.34 per barrel
- Top Gainers in Nifty 50
- Bharat Electronics, Coal India, Dr Reddy’s Lab, Titan, Adani Enterprises
- Top Losers in Nifty 50
- Eternal (Zomato), Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, HDFC Life Insurance, SBI Life Insurance
- Key Catalysts for 2026
- Union Budget 2026, FTA talks with the EU and US, earnings season by mid-January
Sources
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