Pre-Market 25 August 2026: Oil, Iran Tensions And Global Cues In Focus
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Indian markets ended marginally lower on Monday, with the Nifty 50 slipping below 24,250. Elevated crude prices, US-Iran tensions, global market trends and GIFT Nifty signals will guide Tuesday’s trade.
Indian equities are set to begin Tuesday’s session after failing to hold early gains on Monday. The Nifty 50 ended below 24,250, while the Sensex fell more than 170 points. Brent crude remained elevated despite a pullback in prices, as markets waited for details of fresh US sanctions on Iran.
How Did Indian Markets Close On Monday?
The BSE Sensex fell 171.72 points, or 0.22%, to close at 77,369.11, while the Nifty 50 declined 32.95 points, or 0.14%, to settle at 24,219.05. The Nifty opened higher but slipped and traded in a volatile range during the session.
Selling was seen in stocks such as Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, and Bajaj Finance. Tata Steel, HCL Tech, and Infosys were among the stocks that ended higher.
The rupee also remained under pressure. It closed at ₹95.74 against the US dollar, down 3 paise from the previous close. Brent crude fell to $92.80 a barrel on Monday as investors booked profits ahead of a possible US sanctions announcement.
What Happened In Global Markets?
Wall Street closed mixed on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 140.15 points to close at 53,417.16, while the S&P 500 fell 21.51 points to close at 7,656.58. The Nasdaq Composite fell 200.26 points to close at 25,980.19.
European markets also closed mixed. The FTSE 100 rose 0.35% to 10,854.32, while the CAC 40 fell 0.37% to 8,453.01.
Asian markets ended lower. The Nikkei 225 fell 0.74% to 65,528.09, while the Hang Seng Index declined 1.89% to 25,517.33.
GIFT Nifty Cues
On 25 August 2026 at 6:55 am, GIFT Nifty was trading at 24,166.50, down 44.50 points, hinting at a negative opening for Indian equities on Tuesday.
Nifty 50 Technical View
The 24,150-24,100 zone is the immediate support for the Nifty 50. A break below this area could bring 24,050-24,000 into focus.
On the higher side, the 20-Double Exponential Moving Average(DEMA) remains a hurdle. Recent rejections at this average have kept the index under pressure, although signs of bearish exhaustion have emerged. The technical view continues to place 24,050-24,000 as the broader support area.
What Could Shape Tuesday's Trade?
Oil prices and developments around the US sanctions on Iran will remain important for the market. The GIFT Nifty cues, Asian market moves and the direction of US technology stocks will offer further signals before Tuesday's opening bell.
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