Indian Markets Eye Positive Start Amid Mixed Global Cues; FIIs Sell, DIIs Buy

• Indian equity indices are set for a positive opening, with GIFT Nifty trading higher at 26,341.50.
• On December 31, 2025, Nifty closed above 26,100, and Sensex gained 0.64%, driven by metal, PSU Bank, and oil & gas sectors.
• US equities closed lower on Wednesday, with Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all falling as investors took profits on the last day of 2025.
• Gold and silver fell on December 31 but are poised for their biggest annual gain in over four decades.
• FIIs continued their selling streak, offloading Rs 3,597 crore, while DIIs provided support by purchasing Rs 6,759 crore.

Why It Matters: Indian markets anticipate a positive open despite global profit-taking and FII selling, supported by DIIs.