Indian equity markets ended marginally lower on December 15, 2025, with NIFTY 50 settling at 26,027.30, a decline of 19.65 points or 0.08%. The index traded in a narrow range throughout the session, reflecting mixed trends across sectors.
InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), Trent, and Hindustan Unilever were among the top gainers, while Mahindra & Mahindra, Eicher Motors, and ONGC featured in the top losers. Overall, market breadth remained balanced, with select stocks witnessing strong volumes.
NIFTY 50 closed slightly lower after a day of subdued trading activity. The index hovered near the previous close for most of the session, indicating cautious investor participation.
InterGlobe Aviation led the gainers with a 2.05% rise, followed by Trent and Hindustan Unilever, which gained 1.22% and 1.21%, respectively. HCL Technologies and Wipro also recorded modest gains, supporting the IT sector. On the downside, Mahindra & Mahindra fell 1.9%, making it the biggest loser of the day.
| Company | Open | High | Low | Prev. Close | LTP | %chng |
| InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) | 4,900.00 | 5,014.00 | 4,864.50 | 4,860.50 | 4,960.00 | 2.05 |
| Trent | 4,067.00 | 4,129.20 | 4,012.50 | 4,075.40 | 4,125.00 | 1.22 |
| Hindustan Unilever | 2,260.60 | 2,299.00 | 2,252.00 | 2,260.60 | 2,288.00 | 1.21 |
| HCL Technologies | 1,673.20 | 1,688.00 | 1,660.00 | 1,673.20 | 1,686.40 | 0.79 |
| Wipro | 259.99 | 262.50 | 258.54 | 260.60 | 262.50 | 0.73 |
| Company | Open | High | Low | Prev. Close | LTP | %chng |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | 3,632.00 | 3,665.40 | 3,603.60 | 3,679.60 | 3,609.70 | -1.90 |
| Eicher Motors | 7,200.00 | 7,210.50 | 7,094.50 | 7,229.00 | 7,116.00 | -1.56 |
| ONGC | 238.00 | 238.79 | 229.94 | 238.02 | 235.20 | -1.18 |
| Bajaj Auto | 9,040.00 | 9,042.50 | 8,884.00 | 9,015.00 | 8,921.00 | -1.04 |
| JSW Steel | 1,120.10 | 1,122.60 | 1,110.00 | 1,125.50 | 1,114.00 | -1.02 |
Sectoral indices showed mixed trends, with IT and consumer stocks recording gains, while auto and metal counters faced selling pressure. The IT index gained on the back of buying in HCL Technologies and Wipro, which supported overall sentiment.
FMCG stocks also contributed positively, led by Hindustan Unilever’s 1.21% rise. On the other hand, auto stocks such as Mahindra & Mahindra and Bajaj Auto declined, weighing on the index performance.
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NIFTY 50 closed marginally lower on December 15, 2025, as losses in auto and metal stocks offset gains in IT and FMCG sectors. InterGlobe Aviation and Trent led the rally, while Mahindra & Mahindra and Eicher Motors were among the top losers.
The market witnessed selective buying in technology and consumer counters, while profit booking in autos capped overall gains. Trading activity remained steady, with volumes concentrated in key large-cap stocks.
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Published on: Dec 15, 2025, 4:18 PM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
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