Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 638 pts up; Nifty at 26,172; SMIDs, Metal, IT shares outperform

Stock Market Close Highlights, Monday, December 22, 2025: On BSE, Trent, Infosys and Bharti Airtel were top gainers, while SBI, Kotak Mahindra and Larsen and Toubro (L&T) were the top drags.

3:41 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty 50 closed the session on a strong note after confirming a breakout above the 26,050–26,100 zone, validating a double-bottom pattern and reinforcing the ongoing daily uptrend. The early gap-up was followed by a healthy continuation from the recent rebound, signalling strength and sustained buying interest rather than distribution. As long as the index holds above the 25,950–26,000 support band, the broader structure remains bullish, with a decisive close above 26,200 opening the path toward 26,300–26,500. 

View by: Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.

3:41 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian markets extended their year-end rally, supported by strong liquidity and global cues, as expectations of further Fed easing in 2026 continue to underpin growth. FIIs turned net buyers, reinforcing the positive tone, with IT and metals leading gains.

Gold hit a record high, driven by rate-cut expectations, robust central bank buying, sustained ETF inflows, and heightened global tensions, including Ukraine’s strike on a Russian vessel. Investors now await the Q3 GDP estimate for policy clarity, with consensus pointing to resilient growth. However, caution persists amid limited progress on trade negotiations, geopolitical uncertainties, and crude price volatility. 

View by: Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments.

3:40 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sector check

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sectorally, Nifty IT and Metal were among the top gainers. 

3:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE MidCap and SmallCap closed higher. 

3:37 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and losers at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Trend, Infosys, Bharti Airtel and Tech Mahindra were among the top gainers. 

3:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 85,567

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex closed at 85,567.48, up 638 points or 0.75 per cent. 

3:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty closes at 26,172

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 closed at 26,172.4, up 206 points or 0.79 per cent. 

3:25 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Kinetic Engineering shares surge 15% on JioThings partnership for EVs

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Kinetic Engineering Ltd. surged nearly 15 per cent on Monday after its subsidiary, Kinetic Watts and Volts, announced a technology partnership with JioThings to integrate next-generation digital and connected features into its electric two-wheeler models.

 

The auto components maker's stock rose as much as 14.77 per cent during the day to ₹314 per share, the biggest intraday rise since December 5 this year. The stock pared gains to trade 8.5 per cent higher at ₹296 apiece, compared to a 0.70 per cent advance in Sensex as of 2:57 PM. 

 

Shares of the company snapped a four-day losing streak. The counter has risen 80 per cent this year, compared to a 9.5 per cent advance in the benchmark Sensex. Kinetic Engineering has a total market capitalisation of ₹685.48 crore. READ MORE

3:20 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: R R Kabel hits record high, stock zooms 108% from April low; upside left?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Share price of R R Kabel hit an all-time high of ₹1,563.10, as the stock surged 5 per cent on the BSE in Monday’s intra-day trade owing to a healthy outlook. The stock price of the electrical cables manufacturer surpassed its previous high of ₹1,523.15 touched on November 3, 2025.

 

In the past two weeks, R R Kabel has rallied 15 per cent. Further, in the past two months, the stock soared 25 per cent after the company reported its highest-ever half-yearly revenue along with strong profitability growth. It has more-than-doubled or zoomed 108 per cent from its 52-week low of ₹750.50 touched on April 7, 2025. READ MORE

3:15 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: HCC share price extends rally into 3rd session, surges over 11% on Monday

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hindustan Construction Company share price surged over 11 per cent on Monday as a major order win helped the counter sustain a strong buying momentum. The stock has been rising for the third session in a row, having surged 19.65 per cent during the period. 

 

Hindustan Construction Company share price rose 11.65 per cent to the day’s high of ₹20.70, the highest level since December 5. The counter pared some gains to trade 6.47 per cent higher at ₹19.67 as of 1:57 PM, compared to 0.69 per cent advance in the Nifty 50 index. 

 

So far in the session, the stock has seen a volume of 4.91 million shares on the BSE, as compared to a two-week average volume of 3.55 million shares. READ MORE

3:10 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: E to E Transportation IPO buzz builds as GMP hits 43% ahead of opening

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Early grey market trends suggest favourable sentiment for the initial public offering (IPO) of railway sector–based infrastructure company E to E Transportation Infrastructure, which is set to open for public subscription on Friday, December 26, 2025.

 

Through its maiden share sale, the company seeks to raise ₹84.22 crore. The bidding for anchor investors is scheduled to take place two days before the opening of the public subscription window, on Wednesday, December 24. READ MORE

3:05 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: M&As, PE bets and big exits: How India's corporate story unfolded in 2025

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India’s dealmaking landscape remained active in 2025, with large mergers, private equity investments and strategic exits reshaping sectors such as banking, insurance, media, energy and infrastructure. Here are the major deals and moves that defined the year.

 

1. Bajaj Finserv acquires stake in Allianz

 

Bajaj Finserv acquired a 26 per cent stake in its joint ventures with Germany’s Allianz SE, covering Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company (BAGIC) and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company (BALIC), for a total of ₹24,180 crore.

 

The acquisition raises the Bajaj Group’s ownership from 74 per cent to 100 per cent, ending a 24-year partnership with Allianz. Under the deal, Bajaj Finserv will acquire about 1.01 per cent, Bajaj Holdings & Investment 19.95 per cent and Jamnalal Sons 5.04 per cent in each company. READ MORE

3:00 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM Update | Sensex zooms 605 points; Nifty atop 26,150

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM Update 

-- NSE Nifty50 was trading at 26,164.95, up 198.55 points or 0.76 per cent

-- BSE Sensex was trading at 85,534.24, up 604.88 points or 0.71 per cent 

2:50 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 2025's most overlooked tax-saving opportunities: See which ones you missed

Stock Market LIVE Updates: As taxpayers closed the 2025 filing season, one theme stood out clearly: Individuals left a substantial amount of tax savings on the table. Missed deductions, documentation gaps and rushed regime decisions together led to higher tax outgo for many.

Missing deductions due to records, timing and confusion
 

Several tax-saving provisions went unused not because individuals were unaware of them, but because they failed to maintain documents or plan investments early.

 

Ritika Nayyar, partner at Singhania & Co., says common misses involved Section 80C investments, health insurance premiums, HRA claims and the additional NPS deduction under Section 80CCD(1B). READ MORE

2:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India-New Zealand trade deal finalised: Which sectors are set to gain?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India and New Zealand have finalised a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking one of India’s fastest-concluded trade deals with a developed economy. Negotiated over nine months and expected to be signed within three months, the agreement is slated for implementation next year.

 

The deal includes sweeping tariff cuts, expanded services access, enhanced labour mobility and a long-term investment commitment.

 

Here's a look at how different sectors will benefit from the India-New Zealand free trade agreement.

Manufacturing

Under the agreement, all Indian exports to New Zealand will be exempt from any tariffs. This will significantly boost the competitiveness of India’s labour-intensive sectors, including textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, marine products, gems and jewellery, handicrafts, engineering goods and automobiles. READ MORE

2:25 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Apollo Techno IPO opens Dec 23; GMP up 14%: Check price band, dates, more

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Apollo Techno Industries, a construction equipment manufacturer, has set the price band for its initial public offering (IPO) in the range of ₹123 to ₹130 per share. The company aims to raise ₹47.96 crore through a fresh issue of 3.7 million equity shares. There is no offer for sale (OFS) component. READ MORE

2:15 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Castrol India in focus

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  The automove and industrial lubricants player has introduced a set of Aesthetic Care products as part of its Auto Care offering, aimed at help bike and car owners take better care of vehicles looking their best - inside and out The new line features Castrol Ultra Protect Shampoo, Castrol Ultra Protect Wax, Castrol Glass Cleaner and Castrol Dash & Leather Dresser.

 

"The range is curated for regular care and offer products that clean well, provide lasting protectio and shine and keep interiors from fading. With more people choosing to maintain their bikes and cars at home, the launch addresses a clear gap for reliable auto care products that don’t require specialised

tools or complicated steps," the company said in a release. 

2:08 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Motilal Oswal favours Maruti, M&M, TVS Motor as auto sector momentum holds

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  Following the GST rationalisation, demand momentum in the Indian automobile sector has remained robust even after the festive season, signaling a healthy underlying consumption trend, analysts said. Entry-level vehicles across two-wheelers (2Ws) and passenger vehicles (PVs) are seeing a notable pickup in demand, while discounts are expected to gradually reduce, reflecting normalisation in market dynamics. READ MORE

2:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 2 PM market update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: At 2 PM, BSE Sensex was at 85,474, up 545 points or 0.64 per cent and NSE Nifty 50 quoted 26,146, up 180 points or 0.69 per cent. 

1:52 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: MCX, TVS Motor, Mahindra Finance, 8 others from BSE500 hit record highs

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  Ashok Leyland, India Cements, Laurus Labs , Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) and TVS Motor Company were among the 11 stocks from the BSE500 index to hit new all-time highs on Monday, after a strong rally in equities for the second straight day. Federal Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services (Mahindra Finance) and Shriram Finance from the financials and Hindalco Industries, National Aluminium Company (NALCO) and Vedanta from the metals also traded at new highs on the BSE in Monday’s intra-day trade. READ MORE

1:42 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Coal, mining sector set for busy 2026 as reforms target energy security

Stock Market LIVE Updates: From the market listings of two subsidiaries of state-owned CIL to a surge in funding for ambitious coal gasification projects, the coal sector braces for a whirlwind of activities in 2026 that could redefine energy security amid the global push for cleaner fuels. READ MORE

 

1:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Emmvee Photovoltaic up 6% after arm starts 2.5 GW solar module in Karnataka

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Emmvee Photovoltaic Power shares gained 6 per cent on BSE, logging an intra-day high at ₹196.05 per share. The buying on the counter came after the company arm Emmvee Energy commenced operation of its 2.5 GW solar module line in Karnataka. READ MORE

 

1:25 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hindustan Zinc rises 3% on silver's record run; stock up 25% this month

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hindustan Zinc shares advanced over 3 per cent on Monday, extending a month-long rally beyond 25 per cent amid a surge in silver prices to record levels. The Vedanta Group company's stock price rose as much as 3.7 per cent to ₹610.5 per share, the highest level since August 2024. READ MORE

1:15 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Dev Information Technology in focus

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  The company has informed the exchanges that it has been awarded an order by National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated (NICSI) for the deployment of IT professionals on a Time & Material basis at the Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi. The order has been awarded under NICSI’s empanelment for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of application software and websites.

 

The deployment, the company said, will commence as per the timelines specified in the work order, with services to be rendered at the Bureau of Indian Standards, Manak Bhawan, 9 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. The total value of the order is approximately ₹0.93 crore.

1:10 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: KMEW soars 17%; smallcap stock zooms 125% from September low; here's why

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) share price hit a new high of ₹1,939 on the BSE on Monday, soaring 17 per cent in the intraday trade. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was up 0.56 per cent at 85,403. READ MORE

1:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India-New Zealand FTA concludes: What the trade deal means for both nations

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India and New Zealand have concluded negotiations on a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA), marking a major step in strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The deal was finalised after nine months of intensive talks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon over the phone, and both leaders jointly announced the successful conclusion of the agreement. READ MORE

12:44 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Adani Total Gas appoints Preyash Jhaveri as interim CFO

Stock Market IVE Updates: The Board of Directors of Adani Total Gas approved the appointment of Preyash Jhaveri as the interim chief financial officer with effect from Monday, the company said in an exchange filing. Jhaveri will hold the post till the board appoints a new chief financial officer. 

Jhaveri joined Adani Total Gas in 2007 and was working as a financial controller. Prior to Adani Total Gas, he worked with Torret Pharmaceutic, Enercon (India), The Arvind Mills, and  India Gum and Core Healthcare, the company sai in the excahnge filing.

12:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: KEC International jumps over 7% as Delhi HC stays Power Grid's bidding ban

Stock Market LIVE Updates: KEC international share price jumped over 7 per cent in Monday’s session as the Delhi High Court put Power Grid Corp’s bidding ban in abeyance. KEC International share price jumped 7.57 per cent in the intraday trade. 

 

The stock price rose to the day’s high of ₹764.80, the highest level since March 28. The scrip extended gains to a second session. KEC International had its 0.30 million shares changed hands thus far in trade as against its two-week average volume of 0.05 million. 

12:23 PM

India seals FTA with New Zealand and reserves 5,000 annual work visas for Indians

India and New Zealand concluded the Free Trade Agreement on Monday which reserved 5,000 temporary work visas for India. The country has also secured access to 118 service categories, including information technology.

Meanwhile, tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand's exports to India has been reduced, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said in a post on X after talking ot Prime Minister Narendra Modie over a phone call.

12:01 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Emcure Pharma erases loss as it launches new weight management drug

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Emcure Pharmaceuticals share price erased losses from morning as it has become the first company to launch Poviztra, a weight management drug in the country. The pharma company has announced the commercial launch of Poviztra semaglutide injection, across the country, it said in an exchange filing on Monday. 

Emcure Pharmaceutical share price fell 0.36 per cent down to ₹1,380 so far today. Before the announcement, the scrip price was moving near this level. As of 12:00 p.m., Emcure Pharmaceutical share price was trading 0.53 per cent higher at ₹1,392.10.