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