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Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, are likely to open on a mildly positive note on December 19, despite mixed global cues. This comes even as GIFT Nifty was trading slightly lower around 25,940.50, indicating a cautious start to the session.

In the previous trading session on December 18, the domestic markets failed to sustain early gains and closed lower for the third consecutive day. Sentiment remained subdued amid mixed global markets following sluggish US jobs data, continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, and pressure on the rupee. Additionally, delays surrounding a potential India–US trade deal further weighed on investor confidence.

On Thursday, the 30-share benchmark index ended at 84481.81 down by -77.84 points or by -0.09 % and then NSE Nifty was at 25815.55 down by -3 points or by -0.01 %.

On the global front, Markets in Asia-Pacific gained on Friday as investors awaited the Bank of Japan's upcoming decision later in the day. The central bank is expected to raise rates to 0.75 per cent, the highest level since 1995, with LSEG data indicating an 86.4 per cent chance of a rate hike. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.56 per cent, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.52 per cent in early trading, and South Korea's Kospi jumped 0.68 per cent. Overnight in the US, Wall Street settled on a higher note. The broader S&P 500 ended a four-day losing streak on Thursday, rising by 0.79 per cent. The rally was fueled by lower-than-expected inflation data, which improved the outlook for potential interest rate cuts in 2026, along with strong guidance from chipmaker Micron Technology. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.38 per cent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.14 per cent.

Back home, Top traded Volumes on NSE Nifty – Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. 15417506.00, HDFC Bank Ltd. 14912404.00, Eternal Ltd. 14159703.00, Tata Steel Ltd. 13152378.00, Shriram Finance Ltd. 12481529.00, On NSE, total number of shares traded was 437.98 Crore and total turnover stood at Rs. 87865.32 Crore.

On NSE Future and Options, total number of contracts traded in index futures was 108971 with a total turnover of Rs. 21165.28 Crore. Along with this total number of contracts traded in stock futures were 1301095 with a total turnover of Rs. 87720.86 Crore. Total numbers of contracts for index options were 59607305 with a total turnover of Rs. 11627181.44 Crore. and total numbers of contracts for stock options were 7151126 with a total turnover of Rs. 498709.91 Crore.

The FIIs on 18/12/2025 stood as net buyer in equity and debt. Gross equity purchased stood at Rs. 13591.68 Crore and gross debt purchased stood at Rs. 539.85 Crore, while the gross equity sold stood at Rs. 11933.61 Crore and gross debt sold stood at Rs. 702.07 Crore. Therefore, the net investment of equity and debt reported were Rs. 1658.07 Crore and Rs. -162.22