Taking Stock: Market snaps 3-day fall; auto, metal, financials rally

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The Indian equity indices snapped three-day losing streak with Nifty closing at 25,900 amid positive global cues led by US Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point interest rate cut.

After a muted start, the Indian benchmark indices witnessed a choppy first half but buying in the second half helped to closed near day's high.

At close, the Sensex was up 426.86 points or 0.51 percent at 84,818.13, and the Nifty was up 140.55 points or 0.55 percent at 25,898.55.

BSE Midcap index rose 0.8% and smallcap index added 0.5%.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank, Eternal, Jio Financial, Tata Steel, Grasim Industries were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, SBI Life Insurance, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank.

All the sectoral indices ended in the green with auto, IT, pharma, telecom, PSU Bank, Private Bank, metal, realty up 0.5-1%.

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Index	Prices	Change	Change%
Sensex	85,267.66	449.53	+0.53%
Nifty 50	26,046.95	148.40	+0.57%
Nifty Bank	59,389.95	180.10	+0.30%

Nifty 50 26,046.95 148.40 (0.57%)

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

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• 1M
• 3M
• 6M
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• 2Y

Biggest Gainer	Prices	Change	Change%
Hindalco	852.10	27.75	+3.37%

Biggest Loser	Prices	Change	Change%
HUL	2,260.60	-45.00	-1.95%

Best Sector	Prices	Change	Change%
Nifty Metal	10536.50	269.60	+2.63%

Worst Sector	Prices	Change	Change%
Nifty FMCG	54490.80	-128.85	-0.24%

In stock-specific action, DCM Shriram shares added 4% on signing MoU with Bayer Crop Science, Shakti Pumps shares surged 12% on order win worth Rs 407.5 crore, Cipla shares rose 1.5% on launching diabetes drug, Tejas Networks share price rose 1.3% on IP Routing products supply order, Aurionpro Solutions shares gained 8% on unveiling AurionAI, MBL Infrastructure shares added 7% on winning arbitration award of Rs 18.78 crore.

Hubtown share price slipped 9% on proposed preferential issue withdrawal, Kaynes Technology shares added 4% after Nomura maintains 'buy' rating with target of Rs 5,455, Hindustan Zinc rose 2% as silver hits fresh high after Fed rate cut.

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Markets staged a rebound on the weekly expiry day, rising nearly 0.5% after three consecutive sessions of decline. Following initial volatility, the Nifty gradually moved higher and closed near the day’s peak at 25,897. Most sectors participated in the rebound, with auto, metals and pharma leading the gains. The broader markets also saw relief, with both midcap and smallcap indices advancing close to 1%.

Buying across IT, auto, metals, realty and banking helped offset recent weakness, supported by a decline in India VIX and positive global cues after Wall Street strengthened post the Fed policy outcome. Meanwhile, steady domestic sentiment was reinforced by robust equity inflows of Rs 29,894 crore in November. However, continued weakness in rupee capped the momentum.

It may still be premature to celebrate this rebound. A sustained move above the first key hurdle—the 20-DEMA around 25,950—is essential to confirm further recovery; failure to do so could trigger renewed profit-taking. Participants should closely track the performance of banking and IT, which will be crucial for market direction. Global cues, especially from the US markets, will also remain influential.

On the sectoral front, several stocks within private banking, auto, metals and pharma continue to exhibit relative strength, while pockets of weakness in other sectors still offer opportunities on the short side. Traders should position selectively with a strong emphasis on risk management.

Nifty remained firm after an initial decline in the early trading hour. On the downside, it slipped below the previous day's low, while on the upside it faced resistance at the 21EMA on the daily timeframe. This reflects an underlying bearish market structure, where the index struggles to move above resistance but easily breaches support levels.

In the short term, 25,700 is likely to act as support. A decisive break below 25,700 could give bears the upper hand. Conversely, unless Nifty moves above 26,000, caution and fear may continue to dominate market sentiment.

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