Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends 78 pts lower amid late volatility; Nifty holds 25,800
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights on December 18, 2025: Gains in IT shares were off-set by losses in select auto, metal and pharma stocks. Market breadth was fairly negative on Thursday.
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The BSE Sensex ended lower for the fourth straight day on Thursday, and has declined 785 points during this period. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Stock Market LIVE on Thursday, December 18, 2025: The Indian equity benchmark indices ended Thursday trading session on a rather tepid note as gains from the IT shares were off-set by losses in select auto, metal and pharma stocks. The BSE Sensex gyrated in a range of 542 points - from an intra-day low of 84,238, the BSE benchmark rallied to a high of 84,780 - but faltered in the end and closed 78 points lower at 84,482. In the process, the BSE Sensex ended in red for the fourth straight trading session, and has declined 785 points in this period. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty 50 retreated from the day's high of 25,902 to settle wee bit (3 points) lower at 24,815.55. TCS was the top gainer among the Sensex 30 shares - it rose 2 per cent. Tech Mahindra and Infosys advanced around 1.7 per cent each. Adani Ports, HCL Technologies and Axis Bank were the other notable movers. On the flip side, Sun Pharma stock shed 2.7 per cent following the USFDA classified the Baska facility inspection outcome as Official Action Indicated (OAI). Tata Steel, Power Grid, Asian Paints, Larsen & Tourbro and NTPC were the other prominent losers. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap index ended flat, while the SmallCap declined 0.3 per cent. The overall market breadth was fairly negative, with nearly 2,500 shares declining versus 1,644 advancing stocks on the BSE. Sector-wise, the BSE IT index rose over 1 per cent. The Power index slipped 1 per cent, and the Auto dipped 0.5 per cent on Thursday.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Domestic equities navigated a volatile session amid subdued global cues, with large-cap stocks lagging behind mid- and small-cap counterparts. After three consecutive declines, early gains were supported by value buying and a rupee recovery aided by central bank intervention.
However, lingering uncertainty over a potential US-India trade deal dampened sentiment, prompting profit-booking later in the day. Sector-wise, IT and financial services attracted investor interest, while auto, oil & gas, chemicals, and pharma witnessed notable weakness. Looking ahead, markets will focus on US core inflation and jobless claims data, alongside interest rate decisions from the BoE, ECB, and Bank of Japan, for clearer directional cues.
View by Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty remains weak as the index failed to reclaim the 200-DMA on the hourly chart, with bears continuing to drag Indian equities lower. The formation of continuous lower tops further reinforces the bearish outlook.
The momentum indicator RSI is in a bearish crossover and is also forming lower tops, indicating weakening momentum. The trend continues to remain weak, with the 25,700 level appearing vulnerable to a breakdown. A decisive breach below 25,700 could trigger a swift next leg of correction. On the upside, resistance is placed around 25,900.
View by Rupak De, senior technical analyst at LKP Securities
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and losers at close
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market at close
Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Midcap was up 0.05 per cent, while the Smallcap closed 0.28 per cent lower.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 settles at 25,815.55, down 3 pts
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 84,481.81, down 77.84 pts
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TCS stock traded 1.8 per cent higher at ₹3,274 on the BSE.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex slips into red amid late volatility, down 100 pts
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex pared gains and was down 90-odd points at 84,470 in late noon deals.
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First Published: Dec 18 2025 | 6:58 AM IST