On Thursday, December 11, Indian equity benchmark indices closed higher after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, boosting market sentiment globally.
At the close, the Nifty 50 ended up by 140.55 points or 0.55% at 25,898.55, while the Sensex jumped by 426.86 points or 0.51% to close at 84,818.13. Both benchmark indices snapped a 3-day losing streak. India's volatility index, India VIX, declined by 4.7%.
Nifty Metals gained over 1%, tracking firmer metal prices due to a weakening US dollar after the Fed rate cut. A weaker US dollar makes metals cheaper for holders of other currencies.
Equity MF Inflows Rise 21% MoM; Overall MF Flow Drops in November
Equity mutual fund inflows rose 21% month-on-month to ₹29,911 crore in November, though down 17% year-on-year. Flexi-cap funds led with ₹8,135 crore, followed by large & midcap, midcap, and smallcap schemes.
Debt funds saw major outflows of ₹25,692 crore, led by overnight and liquid funds. Hybrid fund inflows dipped 6% to ₹13,299 crore, while passive funds fell 8% to ₹15,385 crore. Overall MF inflows(Open-Ended Schemes) dropped sharply to ₹33,222 crore in November.
Stock-Specific Highlights
Among individual stocks,
- Tata Steel share price gained 2.56% after acquiring a stake in iron ore pellet maker Thriveni Pellets, a move expected to secure pellet supply.
- Hindustan Zinc share price jumped nearly 2% and Vedanta share price surged nearly 1% on silver's record rally
Nifty Auto - Top Gainer
On the sectoral front, 10 out of 11 key sectoral indices ended in positive territory. Nifty Media Index was the only sector that ended in red with a decline of 0.09%.
On the other hand, Nifty Auto and Nifty Metal indices jumped by 1.11% and 1.06% respectively, emerging as top-gaining sectors on Thursday.
Broader Markets Closed in Green
The broader market indices outperformed the frontline indices, as the indices trimmed yesterday’s losses. On Thursday, the Nifty Midcap 100 index ended higher by 0.97%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 advanced by 0.81%
Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day
The key drivers of the index gains were:
- HDFC Bank: +33.84 points
- Kotak Mahindra Bank: +14.13 points
- Eternal Ltd: +10.31 points
On the other hand, these stocks dragged the index:
- Bharti Airtel: -7.77 points
- ICICI Bank: -4.07 points
- Asian Paints: -2.78 points
Market Breadth
As of December 11, 2025, market breadth was in favour of advancing stocks. Out of 3,207 stocks traded on the NSE, 1,921 advanced, 1,187 declined, and 99 remained unchanged.
A total of 28 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 105 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 63 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 48 stocks were in lower circuits.
Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.
