India Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): Sensex, Nifty Turn Positive After Early Dip as IT and Banks Lead; Rupee and Global Cues Keep Traders Cautious
The BSE Sensex rose about 110 points to 84,669 and the NSE Nifty 50 gained 49 points to 25,868 by early afternoon Thursday, led by IT and banking stocks. Market breadth stayed negative, with more decliners than gainers. The rupee hovered near record lows at 90.415 per dollar. Global tech jitters and uncertainty over India–US trade talks weighed on sentiment.