Indian equity markets ended higher on December 19, 2025, with NIFTY 50 settling at 25,966.40, a rise of 150.85 points or 0.58%. The index maintained positive momentum throughout the session, supported by strong buying in financial, healthcare, and power stocks.
Shriram Finance, Max Healthcare, and Bharat Electronics were among the top gainers, while HCL Technologies, Hindalco Industries, and Kotak Mahindra Bank featured in the top losers. Overall, market sentiment remained upbeat, with gains in large-cap stocks driving the benchmark higher.
NIFTY 50 traded firmly in the green for most of the day, reflecting strong investor confidence. Financial and healthcare stocks provided significant support to the index, while minor declines in IT and metal counters capped further upside.
Shriram Finance led the rally with a 4.1% rise, followed by Max Healthcare and Bharat Electronics, which gained 2.62% and 2.49%, respectively. Tata Motors DVR and Power Grid Corporation also recorded notable gains. On the downside, HCL Technologies fell 1.18%, making it the biggest loser of the day.
| Company | Open | High | Low | Prev. Close | LTP | %chng |
| Shriram Finance | 869.00 | 913.50 | 850.50 | 869.45 | 905.10 | 4.10 |
| Max Healthcare | 1,066.50 | 1,081.00 | 1,061.10 | 1,048.50 | 1,076.00 | 2.62 |
| Bharat Electronics | 383.50 | 393.50 | 383.50 | 383.45 | 393.00 | 2.49 |
| Tata Motors | 347.40 | 354.80 | 347.00 | 345.80 | 354.20 | 2.43 |
| Power Grid Corporation | 258.05 | 263.95 | 257.95 | 257.95 | 263.25 | 2.05 |
| Company | Open | High | Low | Prev. Close | LTP | %chng |
| HCL Technologies | 1,675.00 | 1,681.00 | 1,632.50 | 1,661.40 | 1,641.80 | -1.18 |
| Hindalco Industries | 858.00 | 864.40 | 847.55 | 856.70 | 853.75 | -0.34 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 2,168.50 | 2,177.50 | 2,156.30 | 2,164.60 | 2,159.60 | -0.23 |
| JSW Steel | 1,091.00 | 1,091.00 | 1,075.70 | 1,082.20 | 1,080.00 | -0.20 |
| ICICI Bank | 1,354.00 | 1,360.40 | 1,350.80 | 1,356.80 | 1,354.30 | -0.18 |
Sectoral indices showed strong gains in financial, healthcare, and power stocks, which supported the benchmark index. The financial index advanced on the back of Shriram Finance’s 4.1% rise, while healthcare stocks gained due to Max Healthcare’s 2.62% increase.
Power sector stocks also contributed positively, led by Power Grid Corporation’s 2.05% rise. On the other hand, IT and metal counters faced mild selling pressure, with HCL Technologies and Hindalco Industries ending lower.
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NIFTY 50 closed higher on December 19, 2025, supported by gains in financial, healthcare, and power sectors. Shriram Finance and Max Healthcare led the rally, while HCL Technologies and Hindalco Industries were among the top losers.
The market witnessed strong buying in select large-cap stocks, driving the benchmark index higher despite minor declines in IT and metal counters. Trading activity remained robust, with volumes concentrated in financial and auto segments.
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Published on: Dec 19, 2025, 4:25 PM IST
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