Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Indian Stock Market Ends Lower Ahead of Christmas
The Indian stock market ended a bit lower on December 24, 2025, just before the Christmas holiday.
The Sensex and Nifty, which are like report cards for the market, both went down a little.
Some stocks like Trent and Shriram Finance did well, but others like InterGlobe Aviation and Adani Enterprises didn't do so well.
People weren't buying or selling a lot because they were being careful before the holiday.
Some experts think the market will do well in 2026 because of more money coming in from foreign investors and good economic growth.
But others think the market is a bit weak right now because of selling in certain sectors like oil, gas, and IT.
The market will be closed on Christmas Day.
Sensex and Nifty ended lower on December 24, 2025, due to selling pressure and cautious investor sentiment ahead of the Christmas holiday.
Top gainers in the Nifty 50 included Trent, Shriram Finance, and Apollo Hospitals, while top losers included InterGlobe Aviation, Adani Enterprises, and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories.
Sectoral indices showed mixed performance, with Nifty Media, Realty, and Metal closing in the green, while Nifty Oil and Gas, Pharma, and IT were among the top losers.
Investors are recalibrating portfolios for 2026, with a focus on corporate earnings recovery and US-India trade dynamics.
The market will be closed on Christmas Day, marking the final holiday of the year.
- Who
- Indian stock market investors, foreign portfolio investors, and market analysts
- What
- Sensex and Nifty ended lower due to selling pressure and cautious investor sentiment ahead of the Christmas holiday
- When
- December 24, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Selling pressure in oil, gas, pharmaceutical, and IT stocks, along with cautious investor sentiment ahead of the holiday
Bullish Outlook
Bearish Outlook
Market Performance
Bullish Outlook
HSBC MF and Motilal Oswal expect a bullish 2026 for Indian equities driven by FII inflows and economic growth.
Bearish Outlook
Sensex and Nifty ended lower due to selling pressure in oil, gas, pharmaceutical, and IT stocks.
Sector Performance
Bullish Outlook
Nifty Media, Realty, and Metal indices closed in the green with modest gains.
Bearish Outlook
Nifty Oil and Gas, Pharma, and IT indices were among the top losers.
Investor Sentiment
Bullish Outlook
Investors are recalibrating portfolios for 2026 with a focus on corporate earnings recovery and US-India trade dynamics.
Bearish Outlook
Investors stayed cautious and preferred to stay on the sidelines ahead of the holiday, with stock-specific movements driving the day’s trade.
- Sensex Closing
- 85,408.70
- Sensex Change
- -116.14 points or -0.14%
- Nifty Closing
- 26,142.10
- Nifty Change
- -35.05 points or -0.13%
- Top Gainers (Nifty 50)
- Trent, Shriram Finance, Apollo Hospitals
- Top Losers (Nifty 50)
- InterGlobe Aviation, Adani Enterprises, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Sectoral Gainers
- Nifty Media, Realty, Metal
- Sectoral Losers
- Nifty Oil and Gas, Pharma, IT
- Market Capitalisation
- Below ₹475 lakh crore
- Advance-Decline Ratio (BSE)
- 1,841 advanced, 2,346 declined, 145 unchanged
Sources
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