Equity markets experienced a rebound in the mid-session following an initial decline, attributed to ongoing profit-taking that has persisted for four consecutive sessions. However, sentiment stabilized later in the day. A significant gain in metal prices, spurred by the US Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate cut, helped counterbalance the earlier selloff and pushed key indices back into positive territory.
As of 1:49 PM, the Sensex surged by 407.03 points or 0.48 percent, reaching 84,798.30, while the Nifty 50 climbed 133.95 points or 0.52 percent to settle at 25,891.95. The Nifty midcap 100 and smallcap 100 indices also saw upward movement, rising by 0.88 percent and 0.71 percent, respectively. All sectoral indices traded in the green, with Nifty auto gaining over 1 percent. Key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, consumer durables, and banking stocks were among the top performers.
In the Nifty 50 group, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Eternal, Jio Financial, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Adani Enterprises, and Maruti were the leading gainers. Conversely, some of the biggest laggards included Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, and Apollo Hospitals.
Market breadth remained robust, with advances outpacing declines at 1,856 to 1,147, while 98 stocks remained unchanged out of a total of 3,101 traded. Despite some mixed signals, the market momentum appeared healthy, as 23 stocks reached 52-week highs, although 88 hit 52-week lows.
The overall market sentiment was bolstered by selective strength, with 51 stocks locked in upper circuits compared to 39 in lower circuits, indicating a stronger presence of buyers throughout the session.
Within the midcap segment, notable gainers included Dixon Tech, Sona, BSE, KEI Industries, and KPIT Tech, which rose between 2 and 4 percent. Meanwhile, Supreme Industries, Godfrey Phillips, AU Small Finance Bank, M&M Financial, and Tata Communications saw declines in the range of 1 to 2 percent.
Ola Electric rallied by 8 percent, while Natco Pharma, KFin Tech, Ircon International, and Kaynes Tech increased by 4 to 6 percent. In contrast, MRPL, Aster DM, Welspun Corp, Kajaria, and IGIL fell by 1.5 to 2 percent.
Published on December 11, 2025.
