Top Gainers and Losers on December 31, 2025: JSW Steel, ONGC Lead Gains; TCS, Infosys Drag

Indian stock markets ended the final trading day of 2025 on a strong note. Most sectors saw buying interest, while IT stocks were the only major laggards.

At the close, the BSE Sensex rose 545.52 points (0.64%) to settle at 85,220.6, while the NSE Nifty50 gained 190.75 points (0.74%) to end at 26,129.6.

The broader market also performed well. The Nifty Midcap 100 climbed 0.95%, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 advanced 1.11%, reflecting positive investor sentiment across mid- and small-cap stocks.

Top Gainers of the Day

• JSW Steel led the NIFTY 50 gainers, rising nearly 5% with strong trading volumes.
• ONGC gained over 2% as buying interest remained firm in energy stocks.
• Tata Steel and Kotak Mahindra Bank posted similar gains of around 2.3%, reflecting strength in metal and banking stocks.
• Reliance Industries added close to 2%, contributing positively to the index’s overall performance.

Top Losers of the Day

• TCS was the top loser on the NIFTY 50, falling over 1% amid selling pressure in IT stocks.
• Tech Mahindra slipped nearly 1%, extending weakness in the technology space.
• Grasim Industries declined marginally after a volatile trading session.
• Bajaj Finance edged lower despite heavy volumes, indicating cautious investor sentiment.
• Infosys also ended in the red, reflecting subdued performance across frontline IT stocks.

Conclusion

Indian equity markets wrapped up the last trading session of 2025 with healthy gains, supported by strong buying in metal, energy and select banking stocks. JSW Steel, ONGC and Tata Steel led the upside, highlighting positive sentiment in cyclical sectors. On the other hand, IT stocks remained under pressure, with TCS, Tech Mahindra and Infosys ending lower, reflecting continued caution in the technology space. 

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