Indian stock markets experienced a volatile session today, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, with major indices closing slightly lower, giving up early gains due to selling pressure in IT, Oil & Gas, and pharma stocks
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Market Performance & Key Drivers
The benchmark indices opened with a positive bias, driven by stronger-than-expected US economic growth data, but ultimately failed to hold these gains
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The S&P BSE Sensex (INDEXBOM:SENSEX) ended down by approximately 116 points (0.14%) to close at 85,408.70.
The NSE Nifty 50 (INDEXNSE:NIFTY_50) also slipped, falling about 35 points (0.13%) to settle at 26,142.10.
Broader markets were mixed, with the midcap index underperforming, while the smallcap index ended flat or slightly higher
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The primary reasons for the decline included continued foreign fund outflows and sector-specific pressures. Information Technology (IT) stocks were notably hit for a second consecutive session after the US modified its H-1B visa selection process, raising concerns about the near-term outlook for the sector
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Sector and Stock Highlights
Most sectoral indices ended the day in the red, with IT, Pharma, Oil & Gas, and PSU banks seeing the most significant declines
. Media and metal sectors were the only gainers
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Top Gainers on the Nifty 50 included
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Trent Ltd
Shriram Finance Ltd (NSE:SHRIRAMFIN)
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (NSE:APOLLOHOSP)
Hindalco Industries Ltd (NSE:HINDALCO)
Top Losers on the Nifty 50 included
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Interglobe Aviation Ltd (NSE:INDIGO)
Wipro Ltd (NSE:WIPRO)
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd (NSE:DRREDDY)
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (NSE:SUNPHARMA)
In stock-specific news, Castrol India Ltd (BOM:500120) shares surged after its parent company BP agreed to sell a majority stake. Shares of Manappuram Finance Ltd (BOM:531213) and other gold finance companies rallied as gold prices hit record highs.
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