Stock Market Close: Indian equities fall for 4th day; Sensex slips 346 pts; Nifty at 25,942

Stock Market Close, December 29, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 were trading 0.52 per cent and 0.72 per cent down, respectively

3:52 PM

Stock Market Levels: Key levels to watch on Sensex, Nifty

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The benchmark indices continued profit booking at higher levels. The Nifty ended 100 points lower, while the Sensex was down by 345 points.

Among sectors, the Media Index gained 0.75 percent, whereas the Consumer Index lost the most, shedding  nearly 1 percent.

Technically, after a muted open, the market slipped below the 26,000/85,000 mark, and post-breakdown, intraday selling pressure increased.

A bearish candle on daily charts and a lower top formation on intraday charts indicate further weakness from the current levels.

We believe that 26,000/85,000 or the 20-day SMA will be the key resistance zone for day traders. As long as the market trades below this level, weak sentiment is likely to continue.

On the downside, it could slip to 25,850–25,800 / 84,400–84,200. On the flip side, above 26,000/85,000, the market could bounce back up to 26,100/85,300. Further upside may also continue, which could lift the index to 26,150/85,500

Views by: Shrikant Chouhan, Head – Equity Research, Kotak Securities 

3:49 PM

Stock Market Outlook: 'Consolidation to continue in near term'

Stock Market LVE Updates: The market appears short on catalysts for further upside, with investors largely in holiday mode, signalling a potential consolidation phase in the near term. While the outlook for 2026 remains constructive, attention is expected to shift toward upcoming Q3 earnings and clarity on the U.S. trade agreement. In an environment of global trade anxiety and a weakening rupee, investors are likely to favour large-cap stocks for their relative safety and stronger earnings visibility.

Views by: Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited

3:48 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Rupee ends lower

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Rupee ends at 89.98/$ against Friday’s close of 89.85/$

3:47 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market breadth favoured sellers

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market breadth favoured sellers today with over 2,100 stocks declining on the NSE. By comparison, over 1,000 stocks advanced on the NSE today. 

Moreover, 130 stocks hits their 52-week lows on Monday, while 76 touched 52-week highs.

3:45 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Most of the sectoral indices closed in the negativee zone today

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Most of the sectoral indices slipped in trade on Monday, led by the Nifty IT, Nifty Realty, Nifty Auto, and Nifty Pharma.

On the flipside, only the Nifty FMCG, and Media indices eked out decent gains.

   

3:42 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The broader markets nursed steeper losses than Sensex, Nifty today

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty MidCap index declined 0.52 per cent today, while the Nifty SmallCap index fell sharper by 0.72 per cent. Both the indices underperformed the benchmarks on Monday.

3:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: More than 20 Sensex stocks settle in the red

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex index extended is bear run for a fourth straight day. On Monday, 21 of the 30 Sensex stocks closed with losses, led by Adani Ports, HCL Tech, Trent, Power Grid, BEL, Bharti Airtel, TCS, RIL, M&M, Infosys, ICICI Bank, and Bajaj Finserv.

On the upside, Tata Steel, Asian Paints, HUL, Eternal, NTPC, Axis Bank, Ultratech Cement, HDFC Bank, and Tata Motors PV added gains.

3:36 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 index gives up 25,950 by close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The NSE Nifty index continued its losing streak on Monday, shutting shop at 25,942, down 100 points or 0.38 per cent.

3:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex ends lower by nearly 350 points

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex index settled at 84,695.54 levels, down by 346 points or 0.41 per cent as Adani Ports, HCL Tech, Power Grid, Trent, and BEL weigh.

3:28 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India's IPO fundraising up 12x, 373 issues raise ₹1.95 trillion in 2025

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Calendar year 2025 saw 373 IPOs, comprising 103 mainboard and 270 SME issues, together mobilising ₹1.95 trillion. According to data analysed by Pantomath, India emerged as one of the most active IPO markets globally in 2025, and it expects close to Rs 4 Lakh crore of capital formation via primary markets in 2026.

 

 The breadth of issuance underscores how capital formation has expanded beyond a handful of large names to include mid-sized and emerging companies tapping markets at different stages of growth. READ MORE 

3:22 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: How markets are closing 2025 and looking ahead to 2026: Ajay Menon

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian equity markets ended 2025 near record highs, with the Nifty gaining nearly 10% after a prolonged consolidation phase marked by global trade tensions, FII outflows and muted earnings growth. Resilient domestic fundamentals, RBI’s aggressive rate cuts and strong domestic investor participation helped stabilise markets and supported a year-end recovery.

 

The outlook for 2026 appears constructive, with steady market growth expected on the back of an earnings recovery, improving liquidity and a gradual revival in private sector investment. Large-cap valuations remain reasonable, while a selective, quality-driven approach is recommended in midcaps. The Union Budget 2026 is expected to be a key catalyst, particularly for consumption and investment-led sectors.

 

Key opportunities are likely to emerge in Financials, supported by healthy credit growth, improving return ratios and strong balance sheets. Consumption-oriented sectors such as automobiles and discretionary should benefit from improving demand, while Industrials and capital goods are well positioned on account of infrastructure spending and localisation initiatives. Healthcare offers defensive growth opportunity, and digital and e-commerce themes continue to provide long-term compounding potential. Overall, 2026 offers a favourable backdrop for disciplined investors focused on fundamentally strong businesses aligned with India’s long-term growth story.

View by: Ajay Menon, MD & CEO, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

3:14 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Media up 1%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Among the sectoral indices, Nifty Media gained over 1 per cent. 

3:01 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM Update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: At 3 PM, BSE Sensex was trading at 84,696.06, down 345.39 points or 0.41 per cent and NSE Nifty50 quoted 25,940.1, down 102.2 points or 0.39 per cent. 

2:49 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader market indices trade in red

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE MidCap and SmallCap were down over 0.5 per cent each. 

2:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ceigall India bags over ₹1,000 crore infra project in Madhya Pradesh

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ceigall India on Monday said it has secured an infrastructure order worth over Rs 1,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh.

 

Its arm Ceigall Infra Projects Private Ltd has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Ltd (MPRDC) for the construction of the IndoreUjjain Greenfield (Access Control) four-lane highway, the company said in a statement. READ MORE 

2:29 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Markets volatile; marginally off day's lows

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Equity benchmark indices remain in the negative zone in the afternoon trade on Monday, exhibiting wild swings in the last hour.

The BSE Sensex index is around 84,795 levels, lower by 246 points or 0.29 per cent at 2:30 PM. The index hit an intraday low of 84,650.12 earlier today.

The NSE Nifty, meanwhile, is at 25,970, down by 72 points or 0.28 per cent. It touched a low of 25,924.70 during the day.

In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index and the Nifty SmallCap index are lower by up to 0.6 per cent.

2:24 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Defence stocks in focus as Defence Acquisition Council concludes meeting

Stock Market LIVE Updates: According to reports, the Defence Acquisition Council has given a green light to proposals worth ₹80,000 crore.

 

As per reports, the Govt has approved proposals for overhaul of T90 tanks & mid life overhaul of MI 17 helicopters

The DAC has approved proposals to acquire loitering munitions, 

The DAC has okayed to changed the RFP to acquire refuellers and AWACS

The Govt has also likely approved acquisition of MRSAM for the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force

 

2:15 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: PL Capital bullish on solar equipment space

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The sector is also likely to benefit from export opportunities, particularly to the US, as incentives linked to the Inflation Reduction Act and efforts to diversify supply chains away from China boost demand for Indian manufacturers. To capitalise on these trends, companies are undertaking substantial capital expenditure between FY24 and FY28 to expand production capacities and improve backward integration. READ MORE

2:04 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Dixon Technologies hits 16-month low

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The stock price of the consumer electronics company fell below its previous low of ₹12,133.50 touched on December 11, 2025. It was quoting at its lowest level since August 2024. The stock has corrected 35 per cent from its September high of ₹18,471.50 on the BSE. It had hit a record high of ₹19,149.80 on December 17, 2024. READ MORE

1:54 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE SmallCap index dips over half a per cent; check top losers

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE SmallCap index was trading 0.67 per cent lower in the afternoon trade on Monday. Timex, Spectrum, Dredging Corp, KNR Constructions, SMC Global, and Zee Media were among the top losers.

1:49 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hind Copper, Hind Zinc zoom up to 67% in Dec

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Despite the sharp rally at these 2 counters, analysts remain optimistic on the future prospects amid a bullish outlook on the underlying commodities - copper and silver. READ OUTLOOK

1:40 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Unimesh Aerospace shares in focus

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited has expanded its Precision Engineering Facility (Unit 3), located at KIADB Aerospace Park, Bengaluru, Karnataka, effective today.

The existing Unit 3 facility, having a built-up area of approximately 33,000 sq. ft., has been expanded by an additional 62,000 sq. ft. taking to a total built-up area of approximately 95,000 sq. ft.

The expanded facility will continue to cater to the manufacturing and assembly of high-precision components for the Nuclear, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, and allied industrial sectors.

 

1:29 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ravelcare zooms 13%; here's why

Stock Market LIVE Updates: According to the BSE bulk deal data, NAV Capital VCC – NAV Capital Emerging Star Fund acquired 35,000 equity shares at ₹141.35 per share, while Navbharat Investment Opportunities Fund bought 50,000 shares at ₹136.45 per share. Additionally, Vineet Arora, the founder of both funds, picked up 35,000 shares at ₹140.04 per share. READ MORE

1:20 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Spandana Sphoorty to transfer stressed loan portfolio to ARC

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Board of Directors of the company has approved the transfer of stressed loan portfolio, including written off loans of Rs 493.55 crore outstanding, as on October 31, 2025 to an asset reconstruction company pursuant to Swiss Challenge Method for a consideration of Rs 34.55 crore.
 

1:10 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sigachi Industries hits over 2-year low

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sigachi Industries extended losses into a second straight session on Monday. The share price fell below its 50-day moving average of ₹35.72. The counter also saw 6.63 million shares changing hands on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), so far in the session, compared to a two-week average volume of 1.6 million shares. READ FULL REPORT HERE

1:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 1 PM Market Update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: At 01:00 PM, the BSE Sensex was trading 281 points or 0.33 per cent lower at 84,760.16 levels, while the NSE Nifty 50 was down 82.35 points or 0.32 per cent at 25,959.95 levels.

12:52 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vikran Engineering jumps 9% on solar project win

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Vikran Engineering Ltd. rose over 9 per cent on Monday, following Letters of Award (LoAs) from MP Urja Vikas Nigam for solar PV-based power plants with a total capacity of 45.75 MW AC in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh. The civil construction company's stock rose as much as 9.5 per cent during the day to ₹110.3 per share. READ MORE

12:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: What does Coforge's Encora acquisition mean for investors?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Coforge’s planned $2.35-billion all-stock acquisition of US-based Encora has divided the Street, with few brokerages terming it a “strategically positive” but execution-heavy bet, while some have raised valuation concerns. It has entered a definitive agreement for acquiring 100 per cent of Encora from Advent International, Warburg Pincus, and other minority shareholders, at an enterprise value of $2.35 billion. READ MORE

12:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Emkay Global sees 6x revenue growth potential in Lenskart, initiates 'Buy'

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Emkay Global Financial Services has initiated coverage on Lenskart Solutions, issuing a 'Buy' rating on the stock. The brokerage firm's share price target of ₹525 on Lenskart stock implies a 16.9 per cent upside from Friday’s closing price. READ MORE

12:23 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Copper stays bullish in 2025 on supply crunch; Hindustan Copper gains edge

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The long-term trend for copper remains bullish, driven by rising demand from power grids, data centres and artificial intelligence infrastructure. In 2025, copper prices have been supported primarily by supply disruptions and fears of potential US tariffs. Inventories outside the US are low, and prices could see further upside if global demand strengthens. READ MORE