The Nifty 50 ended marginally lower on Wednesday, December 3, closing at 25,986.00, down 46.20 points or 0.18%. Weakness in healthcare, FMCG and select large-cap stocks dragged the index, while IT and metals provided partial support.
Intraday movement remained narrow as the index oscillated around its previous close of 26,032.20, reflecting cautious sentiment across sectors. Despite the decline, the broader trend remains stable with the index trading above its 52-week low.
The benchmark stayed in a consolidation phase with mixed activity across sectors. Financials, IT and metals supported the index, while healthcare and consumption names weighed on performance.
Turnover remained strong across heavyweights such as HDFC Bank, TCS and ICICI Bank, indicating robust institutional participation. Over the past 30 days, Nifty has posted a gain of 0.77%, signalling resilience despite short-term volatility.
| Company Name | Open (₹) | High (₹) | Low (₹) | LTP (₹) | % Change |
| Wipro | 250.60 | 257.13 | 250.55 | 254.20 | 1.61 |
| Hindalco Industries | 810.80 | 819.60 | 800.95 | 818.65 | 1.46 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 3,140.00 | 3,211.90 | 3,139.00 | 3,180.00 | 1.41 |
| ICICI Bank | 1,367.00 | 1,394.20 | 1,367.00 | 1,392.00 | 1.38 |
| HDFC Bank | 986.00 | 1,002.30 | 986.00 | 1,000.10 | 1.04 |
| Company Name | Open (₹) | High (₹) | Low (₹) | LTP (₹) | % Change |
| Max Healthcare Institute | 1,118.00 | 1,120.90 | 1,077.00 | 1,085.00 | -2.91 |
| Tata Consumer Products | 1,159.80 | 1,163.40 | 1,133.60 | 1,136.00 | -2.25 |
| Adani Enterprises | 2,240.00 | 2,245.00 | 2,172.20 | 2,191.60 | -2.14 |
| Bharat Electronics | 412.00 | 412.70 | 403.40 | 404.65 | -2.03 |
| Shriram Finance | 843.40 | 846.45 | 818.95 | 828.00 | -1.83 |
IT and metals provided support to the index, led by gains in Wipro, TCS and Hindalco. Financials also contributed positively with ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank closing higher. On the downside, healthcare stocks faced sharp selling pressure, while FMCG and diversified conglomerates added to the drag.
Read More: Nifty IT Gains as Rupee Breaches 90.
The Nifty 50 closed slightly lower amid profit-booking in healthcare and FMCG stocks, while IT and metals cushioned losses. Wipro and Hindalco led the gainers, whereas Max Healthcare and Tata Consumer were among the top losers.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.
Published on: Dec 3, 2025, 4:01 PM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
Akshay Shivalkar is a financial content specialist who strategises and creates SEO-optimised content on the stock market, mutual funds, and other investment products. With experience in fintech and mutual funds, he simplifies complex financial concepts to help investors make informed decisions through his writing.
Know MoreWe're Live on WhatsApp! Join our channel for market insights & updates
Get the link to download the App
