Top Gainers and Losers on December 22, 2025: Trent Surges Nearly 4%, HDFC Bank Falls Nearly 1%

Indian markets closed higher, extending Friday’s rebound after a four-day losing streak. Nifty rose 0.78% to 26,172, while Sensex gained 0.75% to 85,567, led by strength in IT, metals, capital goods, and financials. Realty and consumer durables lagged. Within the Nifty 50, Shriram Finance, Trent, Wipro, and Infosys topped the gainers, while SBI and Tata Consumer declined.

Here is a full breakdown of what drove top Nifty 50 stocks in today’s trading session. 

Top Stock Market Gainers on December 22, 2025

• Trent share price advanced on expectations of sustained consumption-led growth and strong store expansion momentum.
• Shriram Finance share price jumped after Japan’s MUFG Bank acquired a 20% stake for ₹39,600 crore via preferential allotment, strengthening capital and governance and prompting bullish brokerage targets.
• Wipro share price climbed as the stock tracked a sharp 7% surge in its US-listed ADR amid a broader IT sector rally, despite no fresh company-specific announcement.
• Infosys share price rose in line with heightened ADR volatility following an overnight spike on the NYSE, with momentum driven by algorithmic trades rather than fundamental triggers.
• Bharti Airtel share price advanced after the board approved a final call on partly-paid rights shares to raise ₹15,740 crore for debt reduction, alongside optimism around tariff hikes.

Top Stock Market Losers on December 22, 2025 

• HDFC Life share price edged lower due to profit-booking after its recent rally.
• Tata Consumer share price slipped amid valuation concerns and lack of fresh near-term triggers.
• YES Bank share price remained firm after completing the ₹8,889-crore stake sale to SMBC at ₹21.50 per share, lifting book value by 2–3% and trimming promoter holding to 10.8%.
• Kotak Mahindra Bank share price stayed steady ahead of the board meeting on November 21 to consider a stock split, even as investors digested higher provisions and a recent RBI penalty.
• Cipla share price found support after the company secured exclusive India marketing rights for four Pfizer brands and launched Yurpeak at Mounjaro-equivalent pricing, alongside a strong FY25 ESG rating.

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Conclusion 

The session reflected selective risk appetite, with investors favouring IT, telecom, and consumption themes, while booking profits in defensives and select financials. The market continued to reward earnings visibility and sector leadership, keeping the focus firmly on stock selection.

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