December 8, 2025 at 2:38 AM UTC
Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:
Good morning — and happy Monday. This is Ashutosh Joshi, an equities reporter in Mumbai. It’s shaping up to be a big week for markets, with the US Fed’s rate decision front and center. While Nifty futures are flat and regional markets mixed, sentiment for local equities is on a reasonably positive footing after the RBI’s rate cut and liquidity boost on Friday. Adding to the optimism is a [visiting US delegation](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-04/us-team-plans-to-visit-india-next-week-for-trade-…
December 8, 2025 at 2:38 AM UTC
Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:
Good morning — and happy Monday. This is Ashutosh Joshi, an equities reporter in Mumbai. It’s shaping up to be a big week for markets, with the US Fed’s rate decision front and center. While Nifty futures are flat and regional markets mixed, sentiment for local equities is on a reasonably positive footing after the RBI’s rate cut and liquidity boost on Friday. Adding to the optimism is a visiting US delegation, which raises hopes of meaningful progress on the trade deal. It’s also a busy stretch for primary markets: ICICI Prudential AMC launches its IPO, looking to raise about $1.2 billion — the fifth billion-dollar-plus listing of the year. And watch InterGlobe Aviation — regulators holding IndiGo’s CEO accountable for the flight-cancellation crisis means the stock could stay in the spotlight after last week’s 9% slide.