Manappuram, IIFL Finance, other gold financier stocks rise up to 6% as precious metal hits new record highs
Gold financier stocks hit fresh 52-week highs as rising geopolitical risks and higher Fed rate cut hopes boosted precious metal's prices.
Closing Bell: Sensex sheds 116 pts, Nifty below 26,150; media gains, IT drags
Trent, Shriram Finance, Apollo Hospitals, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Interglobe Aviation, Wipro, Dr Reddy's Labs, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles. Except media and metal, all other sectoral indices ended in the red with Information Technology, Oil & Gas, Pharma, PSU Bank down 0.4% each. The BSE midcap index was down 0.4 percent and smallcap index ended flat.
Taking Stock: Sensex, Nifty end flat in rangebound session; IT top drag
Nearly 100 stocks hit 52-week high, including NMDC, Hindustan Copper, Vodafone Idea, City Union Bank, UPL, NALCO, Hindustan Zinc, Eicher Motors, MCX India, Maruti Suzuki, Laurus Labs, M&M Financial, among others.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty trade flat; Coal India, Shriram Finance, NTPC top gainers
Benchmark indices were trading largely flat in a tightly range-bound session on Tuesday afternoon, with only marginal gains. gains in energy, metals and select heavyweight stocks were offset by pressure on IT majors. Infosys, TCS and Wipro were among the top drags, while Coal India, Shriram Finance and UltraTech Cement featured among the key gainers.
Taking Stock: Nifty closes above 26,150, Sensex gains 638 pts; IT, metal shares lead gains
Biggest Nifty gainers were Shriram Finance, Trent, Wipro, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, while losers included SBI, HDFC Life, Cipla, Tata Consumer, Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Chart of the Day: The currency crumble
The rupee has depreciated by roughly 5.22 percent against the US dollar this year, making it Asia’s worst-performing currency in 2025
Closing Bell: Santa rally on D-Street; Nifty above 26,150, Sensex gains 638 pts
Biggest Nifty gainers were Shriram Finance, Trent, Wipro, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, while losers included SBI, HDFC Life, Cipla, Tata Consumer, Kotak Mahindra Bank. BSE Midcap index added 0.8 percent and smallcap index jumped 1 percent. All the sectoral indices ended higher with capital goods, metal, IT up 1-2%.
US GDP, jobs data to hold commodity traders' focus in Christmas week
With the upcoming holiday week likely to see thinner trading volumes, price action may be subdued.
Gold at the crossroads: Is there more steam left in the yellow metal?
While silver has taken the spotlight recently, the broader setup indicates that gold may be preparing for a catch-up phase, supported by both fundamentals and technical indicators.
Taking Stock: Market snaps four-day fall; Nifty above 25,900, broader indices shine
All the sectoral indices ended in the green with auto, pharma, oil & gas, realty, telecom, healthcare rose 0.5-1 percent.
Rupee continues easing, opens 10 paise higher at 90.15 against US dollar
In the last three days, Indian rupee has appreciated 1.04 percent against the US dollar, according to the Bloomberg data.
Cooling US inflation may heat up local markets, GIFT Nifty signals positive open on firm global cues
Indian equities are expected to open higher, with capital market stocks in focus amid ICICI Prudential AMC’s listing and SEBI’s expense ratio reforms.
Closing Bell: Market snaps 4-day fall; Nifty above 25,900, Sensex jumps 448 pts
Biggest Nifty gainers were Shriram Finance, Max Healthcare, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid Corp, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, while losers included HCL Technologies, Adani Enterprises, Hindalco, JSW Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank. All the sectoral indices ended in the green with auto, pharma, oil & gas, realty, telecom, healthcare rose 0.5-1 percent. The broader indices outperformed the main indices with BSE midcap and smallcap indices rising 1 percent each.
Four stocks including Swiggy, Waaree Energies to start trading in F&O effective December 31
Currently, total 208 stocks are available for trading in the NSE F&O segment.
Taking Stock: Markets end flat after volatility; IT stocks shine
Sun Pharma, Power Grid Corp, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto and Asian Paints were among top losers on the Nifty, while gainers included Interglobe Aviation, Max Healthcare, TCS, Infosys and Tech Mahindra.
Will 6% depreciation be the new norm? Experts split on rupee outlook for 2026
Analysts are divided on whether the rupee’s depreciation will accelerate to around six percent annually 2026 onwards or remain gradual, while some suggest the rupee may appreciate in the next year.
Nifty, Sensex seen opening flat as Wall Street tech selloff dents sentiment
Indian markets are likely to open flat to cautious, tracking a sharp US tech selloff and weak Asian cues, with Nifty remaining in a consolidation range.
Closing Bell: Sensex flat, Nifty above 25,800 amid volatility; IT shines, media, auto fall
Sun Pharma, Power Grid Corp, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto, Asian Paints were among top losers on the Nifty, while gainers were Interglobe Aviation, Max Healthcare, TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra. BSE Midcap index ended flat, while smallcap index fell 0.3%. On the sectoral front, realty index rose 0.3% and IT index rose 1%, while, auto, media, pharma, oil & gas, Capital Goods declined 0.3-1%.
A case for restoring derivatives trading in Indian agricultural commodities
The practice of banning commodities trading damages more than just immediate stakeholders—it undermines the credibility and trustworthiness of Indian exchanges and markets
RBI steps in aggressively to boost struggling rupee, traders say
State-run banks were spotted offering dollars aggressively, most likely on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, three traders told Reuters
RBI’s heavy intervention triggers rupee’s biggest single-day gain in seven months
This is the domestic currency's biggest single-day gain in seven months
First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade
FIIs extended their selling on December 16 as they sold equities of Rs 2381 crore, while DIIs purchased equities of Rs 1077 crore on the same day
Closing Bell: Nifty below 25,900, Sensex slips 120 pts; PSU Banks outperform
Shriram Finance, SBI, Eicher Motors, Hindalco Industries, Tata Consumer were among top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included Max Healthcare, SBI Life Insurance, HDFC Life, Trent, Apollo Hospitals. BSE Midcap index fell 0.6%, while smallcap index shed nearly 1%. Among sectors, PSU Bank index added 1.2%, while media index shed 2%, while Private Bank, Realty, Consumer Durables, FMCG, Healthcare down 0.4-1%.
FY26 CAD could fall as low as 0.9% as trade deficit narrows to 5-month low in Nov
Economists say that the outcome of the negotiations for a trade deal between India and the US continues to be crucial, as the absence of an agreement could have negative implications for India’s current account deficit in the next fiscal year
Taking Stock: Market extends losses; Nifty below 25,900, Sensex drags 533 pts
More than 120 stocks hit 52-week low, including Devyani International, Jubilant Foodworks, Westlife Foodworld, Sheela Foam, NCC, REC, Sapphire Foods, Mankind Pharma, Piramal Pharma, Petronet LNG, Page Industries, ACC, SKF India, among others.
