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The Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, extended gains for a second consecutive session on Friday, December 12, buoyed by positive global cues after the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut.
The Sensex rose 450 points (0.53%) to settle at 85,267.66, while the Nifty 50 gained 148 points (0.57%) to close at 26,046.95. Broader indices also outperformed, with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices advancing 1.14% and 0.65%, respectively.
However, the Indian equity benchmarks are expected to open lower on Monday, December 15, as weak cues from Asian markets weigh on sentiment following a decline in US stocks on Friday.
Paytm announced an additional capital infusion of ₹2,250 crore into its wholly owned subsidiary, Paytm Payments Services Ltd, through a rights issue. The investment was completed on December 12, 2025, further strengthening the subsidiary’s financial position.
Wipro is deepening its long-standing partnership with Google Cloud to enhance enterprise productivity and drive global digital transformation by leveraging Gemini Enterprise solutions.
Tata Steel plans to expand its domestic capacity by nearly 50%, a move expected to bolster its presence in India’s rapidly growing steel market, improve raw material security, and support its strategic entry into western India.
State-owned steelmaker SAIL reported a 14% year-on-year rise in sales volumes to 12.7 million tonnes during April–November 2025, even as it navigated pricing pressures and volatile demand conditions.
Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has secured fresh orders worth ₹776 crore since its last update on November 14, 2025, reinforcing its strong order inflow momentum for the year.
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories informed that the USFDA has completed both a GMP inspection and a Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) at its formulations facility (FTO-SEZ PU01) in Andhra Pradesh between December 4 and December 12, 2025.
Nestlé India has appointed Nitu Bhushan as its new Head of Human Resources. She previously served as Chief Human Resources Officer at spirits major Pernod Ricard.
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Overall, Indian equities closed the week on a strong note, supported by global optimism, but near-term sentiment appears cautious. Weak overseas cues may lead to a subdued start to the new week despite underlying market resilience.
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Published on: Dec 15, 2025, 8:04 AM IST

Nikitha Devi
Nikitha is a content creator with 7+ years of experience in the financial domain. Specialising in personal finance, investments, and market insights, Nikitha simplifies complex financial topics, making them accessible to readers.
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