18 December 2025 (Mid-Session Update) | Indian Stock Market Snapshot: Strong Movements

Benchmark Indices Overview: 18 December 2025

• NIFTY 50: 25,882.90 ▲ 64.35 points (+0.25%)

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  • Open: 25,764.70

  • High: 25,902.35

  • Low: 25,726.30

• Sectoral Performance

  • NIFTY Bank: 59,124.10 ▲ 197.35 (+0.33%) – steady buying in banking majors

  • NIFTY Fin Service: 27,358.65 ▲ 106.70 (+0.39%) – strength in NBFCs and financials

  • NIFTY Next 50: 67,985.40 ▼ 91.45 (-0.13%) – mild profit booking after recent rally

Overall sentiment remained positive and range-bound, with selective stock-specific action dominating the session.

Also Read: Markets Trade Firm in Early Session; Nifty 50 Holds Above 25,850 Led by Bank and Financial Stocks

Top Gainers (High Momentum Stocks)

• TCIFINANCE: ₹16.12 ▲ 19.94%
  Strong buying interest, indicating speculative momentum.

• KEEPLEARN: ₹2.79 ▲ 19.74%
  Locked near upper circuit with rising volumes.

• AWHCL: ₹502.60 ▲ 15.43%
  Continued accumulation, supported by strong traded value.

• GVPTECH: ₹9.99 ▲ 14.04%
  Sharp upside move on improved participation.

• ARVEE: ₹239.20 ▲ 13.63%
  Sustained interest after recent consolidation.

Broader market pockets showed aggressive buying, especially in small- and mid-cap names.

Top Losers (Pressure Counters)

• RETAIL: ₹26.52 ▼ 9.64%

• TIJARIA: ₹5.33 ▼ 9.04%

• TFL: ₹14.41 ▼ 8.04%

• MONEYBOXX: ₹62.02 ▼ 6.67%

• TRANSWORLD: ₹198.93 ▼ 6.59%

Losses were largely attributed to profit booking and weak intraday sentiment in select counters.

Market Breadth & Tone

• Market breadth tilted slightly positive, aided by gains in financials and selective midcaps.

• Volatility remained controlled, suggesting wait-and-watch mode ahead of further cues.

• Traders preferred stock-specific strategies rather than broad index bets.

Key Takeaway

The Indian equity market traded with a positive bias, supported by strength in banking and financial services, while broader indices showed mixed cues. Momentum stocks dominated action, indicating selective risk appetite, even as some pockets witnessed sharp corrections.