Daily Finance Pulse India - 22 December 2025
Indian markets closed at Nifty 25,966.40 (+0.58%) and Sensex 84,929.36 (+0.53%) on Friday; NSE/BSE closed on Sunday 2025-12-22, reopen Monday with holiday-muted volumes expected; overall sentiment neutral amid range-bound outlook and global cues.
1/10
**Nifty Range-Bound 25,700-26,300**: Buy-on-Dips Strategy Recommended
Indian benchmarks expected to trade cautiously next week (22-26 Dec), Nifty between 25,700-26,300 with support at 55-day EMA; closed Friday at 25,966.40. Published Dec 21, 2025.
Impact: Investors should buy dips near 25,700 support for potential reversal.
2/10
**Sensex Near 84,500-85,200**: Sideways Positive Trend Ahead
Sensex may oscillate near 84,500-85,200; weekly close at 84,929.36 after 0.40% decline, supported by DII inflows of Rs 12,062 crore. Published Dec 21, 2025.
Impact: Selective buying near supports amid FII selling; watch US-India trade talks.
3/10
**Holiday-Shortened Week**: Muted NSE/BSE Volumes Expected
Trading activity subdued due to Christmas/New Year holidays; last full week of 2025 with focus on US GDP/PCE data. Published Dec 21, 2025.
Impact: Durability of momentum hinges on global macro indicators; cautious positioning advised.
4/10
**Rupee Hits All-Time Low 91.07**: RBI Intervention Stabilizes
Indian rupee touched 91.07/USD amid dollar strength and outflows but closed below 90; forex volatility impacts sentiment. Published Dec 21, 2025.
Impact: Monitor RBI actions; weakens import costs but supports exporters.
5/10
**Bank Nifty Eyes 58,600 Support**: Sideways to Positive Outlook
Bank Nifty down 0.54% weekly, support at 58,600-58,700 above 55-day EMA; resistance 59,500-60,000. Published Dec 21, 2025.
Impact: Buy near supports, sell at resistance; banking volatility from HDFC/ICICI.
6/10
**PE Investments Slow in 2025**: Global Uncertainty Weighs
Private equity activity in India decelerates amid broader global risks. Published Dec 21, 2025.
Impact: Reduced deal flow signals caution in mid/large-cap funding.
7/10
**BOJ Raises Rates to 0.75%**: Adds Global Caution
Bank of Japan hikes policy rate 25bps to 0.75%, highest in decades; influences Asian sentiment. Published Dec 21, 2025.
Impact: Policy normalization pressures EM currencies like rupee.
8/10
**FII Net Sellers Rs 252 Cr**: DIIs Counter with Rs 12,062 Cr Inflows
Eighth straight week of FII selling offset by strong DII buying; supports market base. Published Dec 21, 2025.
Impact: Domestic flows provide stability amid foreign outflows.
9/10
**US-India Trade Talks Linger**: Mutes Risk Appetite
Uncertainty in negotiations with muted US macro data weighs on sentiment. Published Dec 21, 2025.
Impact: Potential headwind for export-oriented sectors.
10/10
**Asia Stocks Rise on US CPI**: Fed Cut Bets Boost Region
Asian markets gain as US CPI supports Fed rate cut expectations; Gift Nifty up 120 pts. Published Dec 21, 2025.
Impact: Positive global open likely for India Monday.