On Monday, December 29, Indian stock market benchmarks ended in the red, as thin participation and persistent foreign outflows kept risk appetite in check.
At the closing bell, the Nifty 50 closed lower by 100.20 points, or 0.38%, at 25,942.10, while the Sensex slipped 345.91 points, or 0.41%, to settle at 84,695.54.
The benchmarks have traded in a narrow range over the last few sessions amid thin trade towards the end of the year. The 20-day average daily trading volume of Nifty 50 stocks in December was 250 million shares, down from 300 million in November.
With only a handful of trading sessions remaining in the year and no immediate catalysts in sight, the market appears to be entering a phase of uncertainty.
Stock-Specific Highlights
Among individual stocks,
- Hindustan Copper share price jumped by 2.49%, doubling in 2025, hitting a fresh high and crossing a ₹50,000 crore market cap, driven by strong global copper prices and supply constraints.
Nifty Media - Top Gainer
On the sectoral front, 3 out of all 11 sectoral indices closed in positive territory. The Nifty Media index emerged as the top-gaining sector with gains of 0.93%. Additionally, the Nifty FMCG index advanced 0.11%. On the other hand, the Nifty IT index fell sharply by 0.75%, extending the losing streak for the 4th session.
Broader Markets End Negative
On Friday, the broader market indices followed the frontline gauge. The Nifty Midcap 100 index closed down 0.52%, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 slipped 0.72%.
Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day
The key drivers of the index gains were:
- Tata Steel Limited: +5.77 points
- Asian Paints Limited: +2.83 points
- Tata Consumer Products Limited: +2.67 points
On the other hand, these stocks dragged the index:
- Reliance Industries Limited: −18.56 points
- Bharti Airtel Limited: −14.35 points
- ICICI Bank Limited: −10.64 points
Market Breadth
As of December 29, 2025, market breadth was in favour of declining stocks. Out of 3,294 stocks traded on the NSE, 1,022 advanced, 2,188 declined, and 84 remained unchanged.
A total of 76 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 130 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 55 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 88 stocks were in lower circuits.
Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.
