🚀 Indian Markets Pre Market Report Today (Feb 25, 2026) — Gift Nifty Steady, But “IT Fear + Tariff Noise” Keeps Traders Cautious
🌍 Global Cues (Overnight) — Wall Street Bounced Back
Indian Markets Pre Market Report Starts with global cues: US markets recovered on Feb 24 after the sharp selloff earlier in the week, led by tech/AI names.
🇺🇸 Dow Jones: 49,174.50 (▲ 0.8%)
🇺🇸 S&P 500: 6,890.07 (▲ 0.8%)
🇺🇸 Nasdaq: 22,863.68 (▲ 1.0%) 👉apnews
One-line reason: Tech regained leadership after fresh AI optimism (AMD–Meta AI chip deal headlines boosted sentiment).
🇪🇺 Europe Cues — Slightly Higher, But Trade Uncertainty Still Overhang
Europe ended mildly positive, with investors still tracking trade policy uncertainty and the “AI disruption” debate across sectors.
STOXX 600 (close Feb 24): ~627.56
FTSE 100 (close Feb 24): ~10,680.59
One-line reason: Risk appetite improved with the US rebound, but trade-policy clarity is still missing.
🌏 Asia Check (Morning) — Mixed Mood, Event Risk Ahead
Asian markets are dealing with two big “headline risks”:
Trade/tariff uncertainty, and AI-impact narrative (which is directly hurting IT-heavy markets and global tech positioning).
🧭 GIFT Nifty (Early Morning) — Mildly Positive Signal
GIFT Nifty: 25,669.00 (around 06:58 AM)
Quick read: Mild positive start is possible, but given yesterday’s Indian selloff, the first 30–45 minutes will be all about whether dips get bought or sold again.
🇮🇳 India: What Happened Last Session (Feb 24) — Sharp Fall, IT Got Hit Hard
Yesterday was a heavy sell-off day in India, mainly led by IT weakness and risk-off sentiment.
Nifty 50: 25,424.65 (▼ 1.12%)
Sensex: 82,225.92 (▼ 1.28%)
Bank Nifty: 61,047.30 (▼ 0.35%)
🔎 Why the market fell (simple + practical)
IT rout on fears of AI-driven disruption + weak sentiment Trade/tariff uncertainty kept risk appetite low Mid & small caps were also under pressure, so breadth was not supportive.
🎯 Indian Markets Pre Market Report- Key Levels for Today — Nifty | Bank Nifty | Sensex
🟦 Nifty 50 (Spot) Levels
Immediate Support: 25,400 / 25,300
Stronger Support: 25,200
Immediate Resistance: 25,500–25,600
Next Upside Zone (only if strength holds): 25,850–26,000
🟪 Bank Nifty Levels
Support: 61,000 / 60,800 (psych + recent low area)
Resistance: 61,400 / 61,700 👉investing.com
🟥 Sensex Levels
Support: 82,000 / 81,700
Resistance: 82,700 / 83,100 (Sensex zones are derived around the prior close and round-number supply areas.)
🧾 Derivatives Desk — OI, PCR & Volatility
🌀 India VIX
India VIX (Feb 24): ~14.15
Meaning: Volatility isn’t “panic-high”, but it is high enough for quick candles and stop-loss hunts.
🧲 PCR (Put–Call Ratio)
PCR is sitting around neutral-to-slightly-cautious territory (not one-sided), so direction can flip quickly with newsflow.
🧱 Options structure (what traders are watching)
After the sharp fall, experts expect:
Resistance near 25,500–25,600
Support near 25,300–25,200, and if 25,400 breaks decisively, retest becomes possible.
🏛️ New SEBI / RBI-Linked Regulatory Trigger — Impact on Liquidity & F&O
This is a serious “market-structure” topic right now:
RBI’s tighter lending rules for brokers/proprietary traders are due from April 1, 2026 (limits bank financing for prop trading and raises collateral requirements).
Brokers’ body has asked for a 6-month delay, warning about trading cost and liquidity impact.
SEBI also issued a Feb 17, 2026 circular on forms for registration of stock brokers and clearing members (compliance/standardization angle).
What it means for traders: If liquidity providers get constrained, intraday moves can become sharper even when headlines are “quiet”.
💰 FII & DII (Cash) — Latest Available
FII: ₹ -102.53 Cr (Net Sell)
DII: ₹ +3,161.22 Cr (Net Buy) (Feb 24, 2026)
Quick takeaway: DIIs absorbed selling yesterday, but FIIs were not supportive on the day the market cracked.
🧾 IPO Update (Ongoing / Closing Soon)
Here’s what’s active in the current window (relevant to liquidity focus):
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions — closes Feb 25 👉icicidirect
Shree Ram Twistex — closes Feb 25
PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery — closes Feb 26
Market note: In weak markets, IPO flows can temporarily pull marginal liquidity from secondary markets.
🛢️ Commodities — Crude + Bullion (MCX)
🛢️ Crude Oil
Brent (Feb 25): ~ $71.38/bbl
WTI: around $66.21/bbl (recent levels)
One-line reason: Iran–US talks / geopolitics + inventory expectations keep crude sensitive to headlines.
🥇 Gold (MCX)
MCX Gold (Apr 2, 2026): ~₹1,60,008 per 10g (around 06:02 AM) 👉5paisa
🥈 Silver (MCX)
MCX Silver (Mar 5, 2026): ~₹2,61,569 per kg (around 06:31 AM)
💱 Currency Check — USD/INR
USD/INR (Feb 24 close): ~90.95; RBI reportedly intervened to keep 91 in check.
Impact lens: A firm dollar + heavy NDF maturity-related flows can keep INR choppy and can add pressure on risk sentiment.
🏢 Major Q3 Results Outlook (2 Stocks to Track Today)
💻 IT Lens (TCS / IT pack sentiment)
IT is still facing pressure as the market reassesses how quickly AI impacts pricing, demand, and margin structures. Yesterday’s IT-led fall is the reminder—IT can swing the index fast. 👉Reuters
👉IT Q3 results Q3 FY26 Results Update: TCS, Infosys, HCLTech
🏦 Banks Lens (Banking pack support)
Banks were relatively more stable vs IT, and if the market attempts a bounce, banking heavyweights often decide whether the rebound becomes “real” or just a dead-cat bounce. 👉Banking Sector Q3 Results (FY26):For 4 Major Banks HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank & Bank Of India.
🧠 Investment View (Practical)
⏱️ Short Term (1–10 sessions)
Respect 25,500–25,600 as a key hurdle; rallies into this zone can face supply unless breadth improves.
If 25,400 fails, prepare for 25,300–25,200 retest type action.
Prefer liquid leaders; avoid over-leveraging when VIX is near 14.
🧱 Long Term (6–24 months)
Use volatility to accumulate quality names gradually (staggered buys).
Keep portfolio tilt toward strong balance sheets; avoid theme-chasing during headline-driven weeks.
✅ Today’s Market Forecast (5 Clear Bullet Points)
1. Opening could be mildly positive with GIFT Nifty slightly higher, but direction will depend on early dip-buying. 👉equitypandit
2. Nifty 25,500–25,600 is the first tough ceiling—only sustained trade above it improves recovery odds.
3. 25,400 is the make-or-break line; below that, 25,300–25,200 becomes a realistic magnet zone.
4. IT remains the sentiment trigger (still fragile); banks may decide whether the bounce holds.
5. Watch USD/INR + crude: any sudden spike can cool risk appetite quickly.
👉Further reading
Indian Markets Weekly View (Feb 23–Feb 27, 2026) — Cautiously Bullish Sentiment
Cryptocurrency Guide 2026 (Part 1): What It Is, Types, Real Uses
Mutual Funds Explained:Types, Returns & Risks
How Much Should You Invest Every Month? A Simple Guide for Salaried People
SIP vs Lump Sum: Which Is Better for Mutual Fund Investors?
Stock Market 101 – Lesson 18: Risk Management (Position Sizing & Stop-Losses)
Stock Market 101–Lesson 14 IPOs for Beginners: Process & Allotment Basics
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This Indian Markets Pre Market Report Today is for education and information only. It is not investment advice. Markets involve risk. Please consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making trading/investment decisions.