Indian equity markets ended higher on December 12, 2025, with NIFTY 50 settling at 26,046.95, a rise of 148.40 points or 0.57%. The index maintained its upward momentum throughout the session, supported by strong buying in metal and cement stocks.
Tata Steel, Hindalco Industries, and Eternal (Zomato) were among the top gainers, while Hindustan Unilever, Max Healthcare, and Sun Pharmaceutical featured in the top losers. Overall, market breadth remained positive, reflecting strength in heavyweights and sectoral leaders.
NIFTY 50 recorded a firm close after a day of sustained gains across key sectors. The index traded above the previous day’s close for most of the session, indicating strong investor participation.
Tata Steel led the rally with a 3.38% rise, followed by Hindalco Industries and Eternal (Zomato), which gained 3.26% and 2.37%, respectively. UltraTech Cement and Larsen & Toubro also contributed to the uptrend with gains of 2.25% and 1.72%.
| Company | Open | High | Low | Prev. Close | LTP | %chng |
| Tata Steel | 167.60 | 172.50 | 167.40 | 166.38 | 172.00 | 3.38 |
| Hindalco Industries | 830.80 | 855.00 | 830.60 | 824.35 | 851.20 | 3.26 |
| Eternal (Zomato) | 290.10 | 299.00 | 288.60 | 290.95 | 297.85 | 2.37 |
| UltraTech Cement | 11,491.00 | 11,738.00 | 11,481.00 | 11,472.00 | 11,730.00 | 2.25 |
| Larsen & Toubro | 4,061.00 | 4,114.00 | 4,048.60 | 4,003.90 | 4,072.80 | 1.72 |
| Company | Open | High | Low | Prev. Close | LTP | %chng |
| Hindustan Unilever | 2,306.90 | 2,309.00 | 2,244.70 | 2,305.60 | 2,264.00 | -1.80 |
| Max Healthcare | 1,082.80 | 1,092.30 | 1,077.00 | 1,087.90 | 1,080.00 | -0.73 |
| Sun Pharmaceutical | 1,808.00 | 1,811.80 | 1,791.00 | 1,807.20 | 1,794.20 | -0.72 |
| ITC | 402.90 | 404.00 | 399.85 | 402.90 | 400.70 | -0.55 |
| Asian Paints | 2,795.00 | 2,797.00 | 2,746.00 | 2,779.40 | 2,765.00 | -0.52 |
Sectoral indices showed strong gains in metals and cement, supported by robust buying in Tata Steel, Hindalco Industries, and UltraTech Cement. The metal index recorded significant volumes, with Tata Steel alone trading over 41 million shares.
Infrastructure stocks also contributed to the rally, led by Larsen & Toubro’s 1.72% rise. FMCG counters faced mild selling pressure, with Hindustan Unilever and ITC ending lower, limiting gains in the sector.
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NIFTY 50 closed higher on December 12, 2025, supported by strong gains in metal and infrastructure sectors. Tata Steel and Hindalco Industries led the rally, while Hindustan Unilever and Max Healthcare were among the top losers.
The market witnessed active participation across sectors, with notable strength in heavyweights driving the benchmark index to a new high. Despite minor declines in FMCG stocks, overall sentiment remained positive.
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Published on: Dec 12, 2025, 4:21 PM IST
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