Sensex Drops 436 Points, Nifty Slips Below 25,850 on December 09, 2025

Indian markets ended lower for the second straight session on December 9 due to weak global cues and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting. The Sensex fell 436 points to 84,666.28, and the Nifty 50 closed 121 points down at 25,839.65. However, mid-cap and small-cap stocks performed better and ended in the green. Their gains helped lift the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies to ₹465 lakh crore, adding nearly ₹1 lakh crore in a single trading day.

Why the Market is Falling

The market is under pressure mainly because investors are cautious ahead of the US Fed policy announcement. A weaker Indian rupee, continued selling by foreign investors, and uncertainty around the India–US trade deal have further hurt market sentiment.

Top Gainers and Losers

Some stocks managed to do well despite the weak market. Eternal rose 2.28%, Titan Company gained 1.94%, and Adani Enterprises added 1.53%. These were the top performing stocks in the Nifty 50 index.

Asian Paints was the biggest loser, sliding 4.60%, followed by Tech Mahindra, which fell 1.90%, and HCL Technologies, which declined 1.82%. Overall, 33 stocks in the Nifty 50 ended lower for the day.

Sector Performance

Most sectors closed in the red, but a few managed to post gains. Nifty Consumer Durables jumped 1.31%, PSU Bank rose 1.29%, while Realty and Media also saw gains. On the other hand, sectors like IT, Auto, and Financial Services were under pressure, with Nifty IT falling the most at 1.19%. The Nifty Bank index closed almost flat with a very small loss.

Stocks That Jumped Over 15%

A group of stocks saw sharp gains of more than 15% on the BSE. These included Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra), Blue Cloud Softech Solutions, Ashima, and Advent Hotels International. These stocks stood out in an otherwise weak market.

Advance–Decline Ratio

The broader market showed strength, as out of 4,331 stocks traded on the BSE, around 2,619 advanced while 1,554 declined. Only 158 stocks remained unchanged. This positive advance–decline ratio highlights the strong performance of mid and small-cap stocks.

Stocks That Hit 52-Week Highs

Nearly 67 stocks reached their 52-week highs during the session. Some of the notable names were Aditya Birla Capital, Anupam Rasayan, AU Small Finance Bank, and Federal Bank. These stocks saw strong buying interest from investors.

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Stocks That Hit 52-Week Lows

Over 500 stocks slipped to their 52-week lows, reflecting pressure in several pockets of the market. Major names in this list included ACC, Bajaj Housing Finance, IREDA, Page Industries, PFC, REC, Trent, and UBL. Their decline shows that weakness continues across various segments despite mid and small-cap resilience.

Conclusion

The markets remain under pressure due to global uncertainty, FII selling, and currency weakness. While large-cap indices struggled, mid-cap and small-cap stocks provided much-needed support. 

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