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Stock Market Highlights: Sensex slides 533 pts, Nifty ends at 25,860; Realty, Banks drag, SMIDs weak

Sensex Today| Stock Market Highlights on December 16, 2025: In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap 100 was down 0.83 per cent, and SmallCap declined 0.92 per cent

SI Reporter New Delhi

The BSE Sensex on Tuesday recovered partly from the day's low on buying interest in Bharti Airtel and select bank stocks.

Axis Bank and Eternal were the top losers among the Sensex 30 shares

Stock Market LIVE on Tuesday, December 16, 2025: Indian equity benchmark indices closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weak global cues and losses in metal, realty and financial stocks.

As of 3:x30 PM, Sensex was at 84,679.86, down 533.50 points or 0.63 per cent, and NSE Nifty50 quoted 25,860.10, down 167.20 points or 0.64 per cent.

Axis Bank and Eternal were the top losers among the Sensex 30 shares, down up to 5 per cent. HCL Technologies, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, UltraTech Cements, Bajaj Finance, and NTPC were the other major losers, down over 1 per cent each.

On the other hand, Titan and Bharti Airtel gained over 1 per cent each. Further, M&M, Asian Paints and Trent also ended higher.

The broader market took cues from its frontline pack; the Nifty MidCap 100 was down 0.83 per cent, and SmallCap declined 0.92 per cent.

Sectorally, Nifty Realty and Nifty Private Bank fell over 1 per cent, followed by PSU Bank (down 0.89 per cent) and Nifty IT (down 0.84 per cent). On the positive side, Nifty Consumer Durables and Nifty Media were the only sectors in the green.

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3:44 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The day favored the bears as the Nifty remained below the key 200 SMA on the hourly chart throughout the session. Additionally, the index failed to retest the morning high, indicating complete control by the bears. On the downside, the support at 25,870 was breached, intensifying bearish sentiment in the market. In the short term, the index may drift lower towards 25,700 and lower. On the upside, the 25,950–26,000 zone is likely to act as a crucial resistance in the near term.

View by: Rupak De, senior technical analyst, LKP Securities.

3:42 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Continued INR weakness to fresh record lows, driven by persistent FII outflows and subdued global sentiments, dragged domestic markets into negative territory. Small and mid-caps lagged large caps, with IT, metals, banking, and realty leading losses, while consumption stocks offered limited support. Volatility is expected to remain elevated amid currency fluctuations and uncertainty over foreign inflows. Progress on the US–India trade deal and rupee stabilisation will be critical, while softer commodity prices and improving earnings visibility provide a constructive medium-term backdrop.

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

3:41 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sector check

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Realty and Private Bank ended over 1 per cent lower.

3:40 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE MidCap and SmallCap ended 0.62 per cent and 0.29 per cent lower respectively.

3:37 PM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Axis Bank, Eternal, HCLTech were among the top laggards.

3:36 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex settles at 84,680

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex closed at 84,679.86, down 533.5 points or 0.63 per cent.

3:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty closes at 25,860

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 settled at 25,860.1, down 167.2 points or 0.64 per cent.

3:15 PM

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Stock Market LIVE Updates: A bill seeking to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 100 per cent was on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha amid strong protest from the Opposition.

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3:10 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader markets tumble

Stock Market LIVE Updates: In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap 100 was down 0.71 per cent, and SmallCap declined 0.8 per cent. This is compared to a 0.6 per cent decline in the benchmark Nifty50 index.

3:00 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM market update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: As of 3 PM, the Sensex was at 84,764.79, down 448.57 points or 0.53 per cent, and NSE Nifty50 quoted 25,881.45, down 146.50 points or 0.56 per cent.

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