Sensex, Nifty Open Mixed as Markets Absorb Global Cues and Domestic Data

Cautious investor sentiment, mixed global markets, and limited triggers keep Indian equities range-bound in early trade.

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Summary: Sensex and Nifty trade cautiously; mixed global cues and economic data temper market sentiment.

Monday began with cautious traders in the Indian markets. At the opening of trade, the key indices, the Sensex and Nifty, exhibited a wide range of prices. As the year ends, investors face everything from global cues to domestic economic data and persistent IPO activity at once.

The Nifty 50 opened in a narrow range, reflecting hesitation among buyers and sellers. Traders are keeping an eye on what's happening in the global markets and key economic indicators that could change rate forecasts and investment flows. This has kept the overall mood tense in recent sessions.

The latest data on infrastructure output in the United States showed a slight increase in November, which was interesting. Although the growth met forecasts, it did not cause a significant shift in the market, indicating that investors continue to seek stronger evidence of growth.

Globally, markets were slightly uneven. Asian indices had mixed sessions overnight, and European markets were trading cautiously as investors focused on central bank cues and economic releases. These global conditions are helping keep Indian markets in a sideways pattern rather than a strong uptrend.

Sector-wise, financials and tech names were slightly firmer in early trade, while energy and commodity-linked stocks were more subdued. Analysts say this mix reflects traders hedging their portfolios ahead of the final weeks of the year.

Overall, with no major triggers on hand, markets seem set for a range-bound session, with investors waiting on fresh global cues and more definitive domestic signals to break out of recent patterns.