AHMEDABAD, 24 DECEMBER: Asian equities opened with gains while consolidation has seen as markets move through a holiday-shortened week, however rally has continued from metal and bullion prices to reach at record levels. U.S. stock index futures are consolidating after the S&P 500 closed at a record high, as stronger-than-expected economic growth data reinforced confidence in the U.S. economy.

Dow Future (US):48422, -20.0 points/ -0.04%
Nasdaq Future (US):25581, -6.0 points/ -0.02%
US Small Cap 2000 Future (US): 2540, -1.0 points/ -0.04%
FTSE Future (UK): 9903.0, -14.5 points/ -0.15%
DAX Future (Germany):24504, +37.0 points/ +0.15%
Hang Seng Future (Hong Kong):25844, +56.0 points/ +0.22%
Taiex Future (Taiwan): 28525, +110.0 points/ +0.39%
KOSPI (South Korea):4125, +8.6 points/ +0.21%
Nikkei Index (Japan): 50572, +159.0 points/ +0.32%
Gift Nifty: (India)26240, +33.1 points/ +0.12% (Adjusted)

U.S. Market Previous Closing

Dow (US): 48442, +79.0 points/ +0.16%
Nasdaq (US):23562, +133.0 points/ +0.57%

Indian Equities Pre Open Update: Indian equities expected to open with tepid note, however sector specific momentum expected to be seen during the session.

Sectors to Watch: Financials, Beverages, Metals and Energy stocks expected to remain on focus during the day.

Technical Levels: Nifty Near Future

Support:26150.0/26070.0
Resistance: 26325.0/26372.0

Technical Levels: Bank Nifty Near Future

Support: 59292.0/59109.0
Resistance:59610.0/59750.0