Post Market Update Today Dec 22 : Sensex Jumps Over 600 Points; Nifty Records Best Single-Day Gain in Almost a Month Led by Infosys and Bharti; All Sectoral Indices End in Green

On Monday, December 22, Indian stock market benchmarks ended with strong gains, led by financials and information technology stocks, as foreign investors showed signs of returning to domestic equities after a rebound in the rupee, lifting overall sentiment.

The Indian equity benchmark indices began the session on a stronger note; buying interest continued throughout the day, helping the Nifty 50 to cross the 26,100 mark. The benchmarks extended gains for back-to-back sessions on Monday. The Nifty 50 closed higher by 206 points, or 0.79%, at 26,172.40, while the Sensex jumped by 638.12 points, or 0.75%, to settle at 85,567.48.

Information technology (IT) and Metal index rose 2.06% and 1.41% respectively, emerging as the top two performing sectors on Monday. Infosys and Wipro rise 3.11% each, leading gains among IT stocks, after a surge in American-listed stocks on Friday. Metal stocks jumped by 1.41% on a surge in copper and silver prices. 

Stock-Specific Highlights

Among individual stocks,

• Shriram Finance jumps 3.68%, extends Friday's gains on MUFG deal.
• GE Vernova T&D India jumped 5.84% after receiving a multi-year contract from AESL Projects for establishing a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) voltage source converter.

Nifty IT - Top Gainer

On the sectoral front, all 11 sectoral indices closed in positive territory. Nifty IT index emerged as the top gaining sector with gains of 2.06%. The index registered its biggest intraday gains in last month. Additionally, the Nifty Metal index advanced 1.41 as the copper and silver prices also surged. 

Broader Markets End Positive

On Monday, the broader market indices outperformed the frontline gauge. The Nifty Midcap 100 index and Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 0.84% and 1.17%, respectively. 

Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day

The key drivers of the index gains were:

• Infosys Ltd: +37.38 points 
• Bharti Airtel Ltd: +26.19 points
• ICICI Bank Ltd: +20.97 points 

On the other hand, these stocks dragged the index:

• State Bank of India: -5.28 points
• Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd: -4.00 points 
• HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd: -1.28 points 

Market Breadth

As of December 22, 2025, market breadth was in favour of advancing stocks. Out of 3,283 stocks traded on the NSE, 2,255 advanced, 924 declined, and 104 remained unchanged. 

A total of 89 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 66 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 99 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 56 stocks were in lower circuits. 

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.