The Indian equity markets concluded December 23, 2025, on a flat note amid choppy trading, with the Sensex dipping slightly by 0.05% and the Nifty edging up 0.02%, reflecting cautious sentiment driven by IT sector weakness ahead of earnings and thin year-end volumes. 

  • Markets end flat; IT drags amid volatile session and thin volumes.
  • Foreign inflows hit two-month high as rupee rebounds strongly.
  • India-New Zealand financial pact enhances trade and fintech ties.
  • US GDP surges 4.3% in Q3, boosting global market optimism.
  • Indian stocks lag peers in 2025; positive outlook for 2026.

The Indian stock market is poised for a positive opening on December 23, 2025, amid supportive global cues and a rebound in sentiment following a strong close in the previous session. Overnight, Wall Street extended gains with a year-end rally in tech stocks, while Asian markets rose, tracking the positive momentum. The GIFT Nifty futures were trading at around 26,230, up about 0.07% from the previous close, signaling a firm start for the Nifty 50. The rupee strengthened marginally, and foreign investor inflows continued to provide tailwinds, though volatility remains low with India VIX at 9.68. Pre-market indicators suggest the Sensex could open above 85,600 and Nifty near 26,200, with analysts advocating a buy-on-dips strategy amid improving momentum.

Indian equity markets displayed strong bullish momentum on December 22, 2025, extending gains for the second consecutive session amid renewed foreign inflows, a firmer rupee, and positive global cues from US markets. Key themes revolved around robust domestic resilience despite trade uncertainties, record corporate market capitalizations, and supportive monetary conditions following recent rate cuts. 

  • Sensex surges 638 points, Nifty closes above 26,170 on broad gains.
  • Rupee strengthens 22 paise to 89.45 amid inflows and stable oil.
  • Record 110 companies cross Rs 1 lakh crore market cap in 2025.
  • Gold prices rise 1.45% to new highs amid global demand.
  • US stocks advance in holiday-shortened week with tech leading.