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Global cues point to gap-up open as Asian markets rally
GIFT Nifty signalled a gap-up open as Asian markets tracked Wall Street gains, with technology stocks and AI optimism lifting overall risk appetite.
Indian markets are set for a positive start on Monday, December 22, 2025, with GIFT Nifty futures indicating a gap-up opening. As of 8:19 AM, GIFT Nifty was trading 0.62 percent higher at 26,180, supported by gains across Asian markets. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s KOSPI rose over 2 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively, while China and Hong Kong also advanced. Optimism was driven by a rebound in US technology stocks and improving sentiment around artificial intelligence growth.