Nasdaq Leads Global Surge, FIIs Exit but DIIs Provide Strong Support – Market Wrap May 14, 2025
GIFT Nifty gains, Global Indices send mixed signals
Indian markets are poised for a positive opening, with GIFT Nifty climbing +90 points to 24,726, tracking strength in select global peers.
In Asia, Hang Seng rallied +281 points to 23,389, signaling investor optimism in the region. Meanwhile, Wall Street ended on a mixed note—
Nasdaq surged +302 points to 19,010, S&P 500 advanced +42 points to 5,886, but the Dow Jones slipped -270 points to 42,140, reflecting cautious trading ahead of economic data releases.
Currency Watch: INR under pressure
The USD/INR rose to 85.33, hinting at continued pressure on the rupee amid foreign fund outflows and global uncertainty.
Commodity Check: Crude and Gold Diverge
• Brent Crude dropped to $66.37, indicating softening global energy demand.
•Gold remained resilient at ₹3,236.81, continuing to attract safe-haven buying amidst volatility.
Institutional Flows: FIIs Out, DIIs In
• FIIs recorded a net outflow of ₹476.86 crore on May 13, 2025.
• In contrast, DIIs showed strong confidence with a net inflow of ₹4,273.80 crore, lending key support to domestic equities.
Conclusion:
While global cues remain mixed, strong DII buying and resilience in tech stocks globally may set a positive tone for Indian markets today. Investors should watch currency trends and commodity movements closely, especially with ongoing volatility in crude and gold.