Indian equity markets are expected to open flat on Monday, December 29, 2025, influenced by cautious domestic and global sentiment. GIFT Nifty indicated a slight uptick, while Asian stocks traded mixed. Investors await industrial production data for November. Silver prices saw volatility, briefly topping $80 an ounce. The Nifty 50 is consolidating, with 26,000 acting as a key support level and 26,160 as immediate resistance.