The Indian equity market witnessed mild pressure in early trade on 8 December 2025, with the benchmark Nifty 50 slipping 104 points (-0.40%) to 26,082.45 by 10:35 AM IST. Despite the subdued sentiment in frontline indices, several small-cap and mid-cap stocks saw robust buying interest, posting double-digit gains.
The broader market trend reflected a phase of profit booking following recent rallies, as key sectoral indices—Nifty Bank, Nifty Fin Service, and Nifty Next 50—also traded in the red.
Market Snapshot: Index Performance
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Nifty 50: 26,082.45 (–104.00 / –0.40%)
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Open: 26,159.80
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High: 26,178.70
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Low: 26,068.50
Other major indices also saw declines:
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Nifty Next 50: –0.91% -
Nifty Fin Service: –0.31%
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Nifty Bank: –0.45%
Nifty Next 50: –0.91%The weak sentiment suggests continued global uncertainty, sectoral rotation, and selective accumulation in outperforming small-cap counters.
Top Gainers: Small-Caps Lead with Double-Digit Gains
Despite the overall negative market breadth, several stocks delivered impressive early-session gains:
| SYMBOL | LTP | CHNG | %CHNG | VOLUME (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KESORAMIND | 7.84 | +1.30 | +19.88% | 63.61 |
| TEAMGTY | 321.90 | +44.75 | +16.15% | 0.40 |
| ARVEE | 228.80 | +31.32 | +15.86% | 2.00 |
| ORTINGLOBE | 17.17 | +1.56 | +9.99% | 0.73 |
| PAR | 106.30 | +9.46 | +9.77% | 1.07 |
Key Observations
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Strong accumulation was seen in Kesoram Industries (KESORAMIND) with a surge of nearly 20% and high volume of 63.61 lakh shares.
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TEAMGTY and ARVEE saw double-digit percentage jumps, signalling robust buying interest from investors despite volatile market conditions.
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The gainers list was dominated by small-cap names, indicating continued retail participation and selective sectoral resilience.
Top Losers: Profit Booking Hits Select Mid-Cap Stocks
Several mid-cap counters witnessed notable declines, reflecting profit booking and cautious investor sentiment:
| SYMBOL | LTP | CHNG | %CHNG | VOLUME (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJML | 54.36 | –5.17 | –8.68% | 0.48 |
| KEYFINSERV | 313.50 | –25.35 | –7.48% | 0.34 |
| SWELECTES | 615.00 | –40.75 | –6.21% | 0.55 |
| FINOPB | 295.85 | –18.85 | –5.99% | 37.34 |
| VIPULLTD | 7.89 | –0.49 | –5.85% | 6.35 |
Key Observations
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DJML led the losers’ chart with an 8.68% decline, reflecting weakness in micro-cap sentiment.
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FINOPB recorded significant value-wise turnover (₹114 crore), suggesting heavy institutional profit taking.
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Keyfinserv and Swelect Energy (SWELECTES) also saw sharp drops, dragging down the mid-cap segment.
Conclusion: 8 December 2025
Market action on 8 December 2025 reflected broad-based selling in benchmark indices while strong momentum persisted in niche small-cap pockets. The divergence between frontline and smaller indices suggests rotation of capital and selective opportunity-driven buying.
With global cues, macroeconomic data, and institutional flows influencing sentiment, analysts expect volatility to remain elevated in the near term.
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