📰 Indian Stock Market Pre-Market Report – May 15, 2025

The Indian equity markets are poised for a positive start on Thursday, May 15, 2025, buoyed by favorable global cues, easing geopolitical tensions, and encouraging domestic economic indicators. The GIFT Nifty is trading around 24,757, indicating a modestly higher opening for the Nifty 50 index.

📊 Previous Session Recap – May 14, 2025

  • Nifty 50: Closed at 24,666.90, up 88.55 points (+0.36%)
  • Sensex: Ended at 81,330.56, gaining 182.34 points (+0.22%)

The markets rebounded from their steepest single-day drop in a month, driven by gains in IT and commodity stocks. Cooler-than-expected inflation data from both the U.S. and India boosted hopes of additional interest rate cuts.

🌐 Global Market Overview

🇺🇸 U.S. Markets

  • The S&P 500 returned to flat performance for the year.
  • Nasdaq has surged 30% since April.
  • All eyes are on a key speech by Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

🇪🇺 European Markets

  • Closed lower: DAX down 0.34%, CAC 40 down 0.46%.
  • Markets reflect caution despite stable macro data.

🌏 Asian Markets

  • Trading mixed due to U.S.-China trade concerns and lack of fresh triggers.

🏦 Institutional Activity – May 14, 2025

  • FIIs: Net buyers, invested ₹931 crore
  • DIIs: Net buyers, invested ₹316 crore
  • FII Futures Position: Net shorts reduced from ₹36,500 crore to ₹34,000 crore — indicates rising optimism.

📈 Technical Outlook

📌 Nifty 50

  • Support: 24,500 / 24,378
  • Resistance: A breakout above 24,700 could lead to 25,000 test

📌 Bank Nifty

  • Closed at 54,801.30, down 0.25%
  • Faces resistance at 55,000 — a breakout could trigger further rally

🛢️ Commodities & Currency

  • Crude Oil: Brent at ~$78/barrel, slightly lower on demand concerns
  • Gold: Drops to 5-week low amid improving risk sentiment
  • USD/INR: Stable around 83.10 – balanced trade

🔍 Stocks to Watch Today

  • Tata Power: Ahead of Q4 earnings
  • Eicher Motors: May move post results
  • SBI: Earnings in focus
  • JSW Energy: Q4 earnings due today
  • Godfrey Phillips: Likely to be active today

📅 Key Events to Track

  • Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Speech – Crucial for global rate outlook
  • Corporate Q4 Earnings – Multiple Indian firms to announce results today

📌 Conclusion

The Indian markets are set for a positive opening amid strong global cues, inflation relief, and optimistic institutional flow. However, volatility remains possible due to global triggers and earnings announcements. Investors should stay selective and track developments closely.

✅ Report prepared for ShareMarket24.com – Your daily dose of market clarity.