On December 1, 2025, Indian equities witnessed a reversal in momentum as the NIFTY 50 index declined, and several stocks reported substantial losses. Despite the overall negative sentiment, the pharmaceutical sector, led by WOCKPHARMA, showcased resilience and strong buying interest during the noon trading session.
The NIFTY 50 fell to 26,160.55, down by 42.40 points or 0.16%. Other leading indices performed similarly: NIFTY NEXT 50 dropped 12.35 points (0.02%), NIFTY FIN SERVICE lost 96.30 points (0.35%), and NIFTY BANK moved down by 90.65 points (0.15%). The NIFTY 50 maintained an opening and high of 26,325.80, while the session’s low was 26,157.00.
Top Performing Stocks
Despite the broader market weakness, select stocks recorded robust gains. RETAIL rose 19.99%, GLOBALE climbed 19.98%, and DIAMINESQ jumped 16.45%. SHRENIK gained 14.81%. WOCKPHARMA led the value charts with an extraordinary gain of 12.06% and a trading value of ₹534.31 crores, underscoring renewed investor confidence in the pharma sector and institutional buying.
Biggest Losers and High Volume Declines
Market losers were led by INDO-RE2, sinking 40.31%. MOTOGENFIN registered a 9.66% drop, and ANIKINDS fell 9%. EXCELSOFT and ATL-RE declined by 8.73% and 7.22%, respectively. EXCELSOFT stood out with a high trading volume of 95.61 lakhs and significant value, signaling strong selling pressure.
Conclusion: December 1, 2025 (midday)
The midday session reflected heightened volatility across Indian stock markets, as indices retreated but select sectors displayed robust resilience. WOCKPHARMA’s remarkable surge highlighted sectoral strength amid choppy trading, while several small-cap and mid-cap stocks saw sharp declines. Investors remain cautious, watching for further cues in the next session.