Sensex News 12 December 2025 - 6 January 2026

Indian shares fell Friday as the Sensex dropped 313 points to 85,095 and the Nifty 50 slipped 86 points to 26,056 by late morning. IT and major financial stocks led declines, while metals and select PSU counters saw buying. Thin year-end trading and continued foreign investor outflows weighed on sentiment. The rupee weakened to 89.94 per dollar as oil prices edged higher.

Indian stock markets reopen Friday, Dec. 26, after a Christmas break. GIFT Nifty futures were slightly lower early, pointing to a muted start. On Dec. 24, the Nifty closed at 26,142.10, down 0.13%, and Sensex at 85,408.70, down 0.14%. Foreign investors sold ₹1,721 crore that day, while domestic funds bought ₹2,381 crore.

India’s Sensex and Nifty 50 traded in a narrow range on December 24, with early gains fading as IT stocks slipped and banks provided support. By midday, the Nifty hovered near 26,190 and the Sensex near 85,540 ahead of the Christmas holiday. Indian exchanges will be closed December 25. The Reserve Bank of India’s liquidity measures pushed bond yields lower.

India’s Sensex and Nifty 50 recovered from a flat start on December 24, with the Nifty climbing above 26,200 and the Sensex up 146 points by 10:01 am IST. Gains were broad-based except in IT, which lagged. The rupee opened higher at 89.54 per dollar, supporting sentiment. India VIX hit a record low, but traders remain alert to currency moves and global headlines.

The BSE Sensex closed last week at 84,929.36, down 0.39%, while the Nifty 50 ended at 25,966.40, down 0.30%. Friday’s rebound snapped a losing streak, putting the Nifty 50’s 26,000 level in focus. Markets will open Monday amid thin holiday-week liquidity, rupee volatility, and a pending BSE index reshuffle. Indian exchanges close December 25 for Christmas.

Nifty 50 closed Friday at 25,966.40, up 0.58%, and Sensex at 84,929.36, up 0.53%, snapping a four-day losing streak. India VIX hit a record low of 9.52. The rupee surged 97 paise to 89.27 per dollar, its strongest daily gain since May. GIFT Nifty futures pointed higher for Monday, while foreign and domestic investors were net buyers.

Mumbai | December 18, 2025 (as of 5:00 AM EST / 3:30 PM IST market close): Indian equities wrapped up Thursday’s session largely range-bound and choppy, with benchmark indices finishing close to the flatline after three sessions of declines. IT stocks held up well, while pockets like auto and media dragged, keeping broader sentiment cautious. Reuters+3NSE India+3Yahoo Finance+3 India market close today: Sensex steady, Nifty ends almost unchanged By the closing bell: The tone across the market remained mixed. Mid-to-late session swings were visible, and derivatives-related volatility also featured in market commentary, with expiry-day trade often amplifying intraday moves. Moneycontrol

Indian equities steadied and edged higher in Thursday’s session after a choppy start, with IT and frontline banking stocks helping benchmarks recover despite weak breadth across the broader market. Around midday, investors were still weighing a familiar mix: a soft global risk tone driven by tech jitters, a fragile rupee near record-weak levels, and uncertainty around a potential India–US trade breakthrough. Moneycontrol+2Reuters+2 Market snapshot: Sensex and Nifty trade near day’s highs, but breadth stays weak By early afternoon trade, the BSE Sensex was up about 110 points near 84,669, while the NSE Nifty 50 was up about 49 points near

Mumbai, December 17, 2025: Indian equities ended marginally lower for the third consecutive session, with benchmark indices struggling to extend early gains as investors weighed persistent foreign outflows, a still-fragile rupee narrative, and a lack of fresh clarity on India–U.S. trade negotiations. Reuters+1 Market close: Sensex, Nifty edge lower; broader market remains under pressure By the closing bell on Wednesday: Reuters noted the benchmarks are down about 0.9% across three sessions, highlighting how the market has remained in “wait-and-watch” mode despite only mild single-day losses. Reuters Why the market fell today: 4 drivers investors tracked most closely 1) Foreign selling keeps sentiment cautious A key overhang remains the pace

Indian stock market benchmarks turned choppy on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, giving up early gains as investors weighed a sharp swing in the rupee, persistent foreign portfolio outflows, and fresh uncertainty around the US interest-rate path. By midday, market breadth stayed weak even as select pockets—especially PSU banks—showed resilience. At around 12:03 pm IST, the BSE Sensex was down 127.69 points (−0.15%) at 84,552.17, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 37.80 points (−0.15%) to 25,822.30. The advance-decline ratio reflected a risk-off tone: about 1,350 stocks advanced, 2,197 declined, and 178 were unchanged. Moneycontrol Sensex and Nifty 50 today: From a