Indian stock markets concluded the final session of 2025 on a positive trajectory, with both the Sensex and Nifty indices registering notable gains. The Sensex jumped 200 points, while the Nifty surpassed the 26,000 mark, buoyed by strong performances in metal and chemical stocks.

Market Performance:

The BSE Sensex opened at 84,881.00, a rise of 206 points or 0.24%. The NSE Nifty 50 also started the day on a positive note, opening at 26,007.00, up 68 points or 0.26%. By 9:20 AM, the Nifty50 index was at 26,012.30, up 72.50 points or 0.29 per cent, while the Sensex was at 84,867.21, up 192.13 points or 0.23 per cent.

Broader market indices also reflected the positive sentiment, with the Nifty Midcap 100 index up by 0.58% and the Nifty Smallcap index higher by 0.52%.

Sectoral Performance:

The Nifty Metal index led sectoral gains, rising over 1%. Nifty Media and Nifty Chemicals also saw significant gains during the session.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Tata Steel, BEL, Trent, Power Grid, Axis Bank, Titan, HUL and NTPC emerged as the top gainers on the BSE Sensex index. Conversely, Bajaj Finserv, TCS, M&M, Bajaj Finance, Eternal and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers.

Tata Steel's Performance:

Tata Steel's stock exhibited a strong performance, contributing to the overall market rally. The company's stock climbed 27.5% in 2025. This surge is attributed to aggressive capacity expansions, strategic acquisitions aimed at securing raw materials, and robust demand supported by Chinese policy measures and global economic recovery. Tata Steel has delivered a total return of 24.84%, outperforming the Sensex's 8.08% gain over the past year.

Global Market Cues:

Asia-Pacific markets experienced a slip on the holiday-shortened final trading day of the year. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.17%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng declined 0.42%, while China's CSI 300 remained flat. Markets in Japan and South Korea were closed.

Market Outlook:

Despite a marginally lower close in the previous session due to year-end cautiousness and subdued global cues, the Indian stock market displayed renewed optimism on the last trading day of 2025. Investors are closely monitoring technical levels for directional triggers, with 85,000 acting as a key level for the Sensex. The near-term trajectory of the Nifty 50 remains delicately poised, with traders awaiting fresh domestic or global cues for a decisive move.