Nifty 50 Eases 0.36% in Pre-Open: Steady Start Amid Mixed Cues

India's benchmark Nifty 50 index opened lower in pre-open session on December 9, 2025, shedding 0.36% as investors adopt a wait-and-watch stance. Nifty 50 futures mirrored the caution, trading 0.25% lower, while Nifty Bank futures eased 0.26%, pointing to broad-based softness in equities and banking heavyweights.

The dip comes against a backdrop of global uncertainties, including US Fed rate outlooks and geopolitical tensions, compounded by profit-taking in IT and metal sectors post-recent rallies. Gift Nifty's negative handover sets a tentative tone for the session, with eyes on RBI policy signals and Q3 corporate results.

Asian peers show mixed trends, while domestic flows remain steady via SIPs, underscoring resilience despite short-term volatility.

Key Highlights

Nifty 50 Pre-Open: Down 0.36%, hovering around 24,200 levels.

Nifty 50 Futures (NIFCI): -0.25% in pre-open, signaling flat-to-weak open.

Nifty Bank Futures (NBNc1): -0.26%, dragged by private lenders.

Market Context: Global caution, FII selling pressure, and upcoming earnings in focus.

Support Levels: Nifty eyes 24,100; resistance at 24,400.

Stay tuned as trading unfolds—volatility could offer buying opportunities.

Sources: NSE India, Moneycontrol, Economic Times