Indian Stock Markets Witness Decline Amid Global Concerns
Mumbai, December 15, 2025 – Indian stock markets experienced a downturn today, with both the Sensex and Nifty indices closing in negative territory. The decline was attributed to weak global cues and profit-taking by investors after a recent rally. Concerns over global economic growth and lingering worries about inflation also contributed to the market's subdued performance.
The 30-share BSE Sensex plunged over 250 points, settling below the 85,000 mark. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 index dipped below 26,000, reflecting broad-based selling pressure.
Top Losers and Gainers
Among the Sensex constituents, Trent and NTPC were among the top drags, contributing significantly to the index's decline. Other major losers included M&M, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, Sun Pharma, Kotak Bank, Infosys, TCS, Titan, Maruti Suzuki, and Bajaj Finance. On the other hand, Asian Paints, BEL, HUL and Ultratech Cement managed to stay afloat, registering gains amidst the overall negative sentiment.
Sectoral Performance
Most sectoral indices mirrored the overall market trend, closing in the red. Nifty Realty index was the top loser, followed by Nifty Auto, and Nifty Pharma indices. Nifty India Defence also experienced a notable decline.
Stocks in Focus
- Trent: Trent Ltd. share price moved up by 0.69% from its previous close. Trent has delivered a -41.78% change over the past year. The company has expanded its store portfolio significantly, with a total of 823 fashion stores.
- NTPC: NTPC Ltd. share price moved down by -0.71% from its previous close. NTPC has delivered a -8.99% change over the past year. In FY25, NTPC achieved its highest ever standalone profit.
- Other Stocks: Vodafone Idea shares were in focus amid likely government relief on AGR dues. Brigade Enterprises shares could be under scrutiny after the Income Tax Department conducted search operations at its offices.
Market Breadth
The broader market also witnessed selling pressure, with the Nifty MidCap index and the Nifty SmallCap index both declining. The market capitalization of BSE-listed companies saw a sharp jump recently.
Global Cues
Asian markets traded lower, tracking losses on Wall Street. South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 all slipped.
Rupee
The rupee rose 17 paise to close at 89.88 against the U.S. dollar.
Market Outlook
Analysts expect the market to remain range-bound in the near term, with volatility likely to persist. Investors are advised to remain cautious and focus on stock-specific opportunities. The key support level for the Sensex is around 85,000, while resistance is expected at 85,500.
