Indian equity markets ended slightly lower on December 17, 2025, with NIFTY 50 settling at 25,818.55, a decline of 41.55 points or 0.16%. The index traded in a narrow range throughout the session, reflecting mixed trends across sectors.
Shriram Finance, State Bank of India (SBI), and Hindalco Industries were among the top gainers, while Max Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, and Trent featured in the top losers. Overall, market sentiment remained cautious, with selective buying in financial and metal stocks offset by declines in healthcare and auto counters.
NIFTY 50 hovered near the previous close for most of the day, indicating subdued investor activity. Gains in financial and metal stocks provided some support to the index, while selling in healthcare and auto sectors capped any significant upside.
Shriram Finance led the gainers with a 2.07% rise, followed by SBI and Hindalco Industries, which gained 1.58% and 1.3%, respectively. Eicher Motors and Tata Consumer Products also recorded modest gains. On the downside, Max Healthcare fell 3.71%, making it the biggest loser of the day.
| Company | Open | High | Low | Prev. Close | LTP | %chng |
| Shriram Finance | 856.00 | 875.45 | 855.00 | 848.40 | 866.00 | 2.07 |
| State Bank of India | 965.55 | 978.50 | 964.30 | 961.15 | 976.35 | 1.58 |
| Hindalco Industries | 844.05 | 851.90 | 840.10 | 837.15 | 848.00 | 1.30 |
| Eicher Motors | 7,104.00 | 7,176.50 | 7,080.50 | 7,061.50 | 7,143.00 | 1.15 |
| Tata Consumer Products | 1,170.00 | 1,187.90 | 1,170.00 | 1,169.90 | 1,180.00 | 0.86 |
| Company | Open | High | Low | Prev. Close | LTP | %chng |
| Max Healthcare | 1,070.10 | 1,073.60 | 1,024.90 | 1,073.00 | 1,033.20 | -3.71 |
| Apollo Hospitals | 7,109.00 | 7,109.00 | 6,911.50 | 7,051.50 | 6,912.00 | -1.98 |
| Trent | 4,100.10 | 4,119.90 | 4,036.00 | 4,108.70 | 4,040.30 | -1.66 |
| Bajaj Auto | 9,008.00 | 9,009.00 | 8,859.00 | 9,008.00 | 8,868.00 | -1.55 |
| HDFC Life | 764.35 | 764.35 | 749.00 | 764.35 | 752.95 | -1.49 |
Sectoral indices showed mixed trends, with financial and metal stocks recording gains, while healthcare and auto counters faced selling pressure. The banking index gained on the back of SBI’s 1.58% rise, while Hindalco Industries supported the metal index with a 1.3% increase.
Healthcare stocks dragged the market lower, led by sharp declines in Max Healthcare and Apollo Hospitals. FMCG stocks provided some support, with Tata Consumer Products ending higher by 0.86%.
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NIFTY 50 closed marginally lower on December 17, 2025, as losses in healthcare and auto stocks offset gains in financial and metal sectors. Shriram Finance and SBI led the rally, while Max Healthcare and Apollo Hospitals were among the top losers.
The market witnessed selective buying in banking and FMCG counters, while profit booking in healthcare capped overall gains. Trading activity remained steady, with volumes concentrated in large-cap stocks.
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Published on: Dec 17, 2025, 4:12 PM IST
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