Top Gainers and Losers on December 23, 2025: Coal India Surges Nearly 4%, Infosys Falls Nearly 2%

On December 23, 2025, the Indian stock market showed a cautious and mostly sideways trend as investors stayed wary during the holiday-shortened week. The BSE Sensex ended almost flat, slipping 0.01% to 85,566.70, while the Nifty 50 inched up 0.07% to 26,190.20. Despite the muted headline movement, market breadth was positive, buoyed by strong performances in small-cap stocks and supportive core sector data.

The trading session saw a clear split across sectors. Nifty Media led the gains, climbing 1.45%, with Metals, Financial Services, and FMCG also posting positive returns, helping balance the broader market. In contrast, the Nifty IT index lagged, falling over 1.2%, as major stocks such as Infosys and Tech Mahindra experienced profit-taking.

Top Stock Market Gainers on December 22, 2025

• Coal India share price jumped after reports of launching a potential ₹1,300 crore IPO of subsidiary BCCL in 2026.
• Shriram Finance share price rose to a fresh 52-week high on strong bullish momentum, backed by heavy call option activity and confidence in its consistent ROE performance.
• ITC share price advanced due to a sharp rise in derivative open interest and optimism around improving rural demand.
• UltraTech Cement share price gained on increased futures and options activity, reflecting institutional positioning amid expectations of higher infrastructure spending.
• Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) share price rallied after a key moving average crossover triggered technical buying, aided by positive sentiment post demerger.

Top Stock Market Losers on December 22, 2025

• Infosys share price fell as the IT sector cooled off after a recent rally, despite increasing interest of institutional investors in its digital transformation projects.
• Bharti Airtel share price declined on profit-booking by investors after the stock near-record highs.
• Adani Ports share price eased amid short-term profit-booking, while steady cargo volumes and infrastructure growth continue to support its valuation.
• Sun Pharma share price slipped as investors rotated out of defensive sectors, though strong specialty pipelines in the US keep it a favoured stock for long-term investors.
• Tech Mahindra share price marginally dropped with broader IT corrections, while its AI-driven initiatives and cost-optimisation strategies maintain investor interest for 2026 recovery plays.

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Conclusion

The session reflected a cautious market mood amid a holiday-shortened week, with sectoral divergence shaping stock performance. Energy, financials, and FMCG stocks supported gains, while IT and telecom counters faced profit-taking. Investors remain focused on stock-specific opportunities and broader sector trends as markets navigate year-end liquidity and selective buying patterns. 

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