Indian equities opened on a steady note on December 4, 2025, with the benchmark Nifty 50 trading at 26,023.30, up 37.30 points (0.14%). While frontline indices remained largely stable, the market breadth was mixed as several mid- and small-cap counters witnessed sharp movements. AGRITECH emerged as the top gainer in the broader market, whereas Indo-RE2 saw the steepest decline.
Updated at 09:51 AM IST, the session reflects cautious optimism among investors amid global macroeconomic cues and sector-specific triggers.
The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,981.85, marginally higher from the previous close, and touched an early high of 26,029.95. The intraday low stood at 25,938.95, indicating a narrow trading range in early hours.
Nifty Next 50: 68,676.60 (+0.40%)
Nifty Financial Services: 27,619.30 (–0.04%)
Nifty Bank: 59,329.10 (–0.03%)
Nifty Midcap 100: 26,554+ (approx.) (+0.18%)
While the broader Nifty indices such as Next 50 and Midcap showed resilience, banking and financial services slipped slightly due to muted sectoral activity.
Broader Market Gainers: AGRITECH Surges Over 15%
The standout performers in the broader market displayed robust buying interest.
Top Gainers
Symbol
LTP
Change
% Change
Volume (Lakhs)
Value (₹ Cr)
AGRITECH
138.42
+18.35
+15.28%
1.53
2.12
NECLIFE
20.27
+2.40
+13.43%
201.33
40.65
MUKKA
27.99
+2.77
+10.98%
98.07
28.00
LAXMIDNTL
272.10
+23.20
+9.32%
9.53
25.83
FILATFASH
0.38
+0.03
+8.57%
597.63
2.15
AGRITECH led the pack with a 15% rally, supported by moderate volumes. NECLIFE and MUKKA also recorded double-digit gains, driven by strong retail participation.
High volume counters such as NECLIFE (201 lakh shares) and FILATFASH (597 lakh shares) indicate heightened speculative interest in lower-priced stocks.
The decline was led by selective small-cap names showcasing sharp profit booking and weak sentiment.
Top Losers
Symbol
LTP
Change
% Change
Volume (Lakhs)
Value (₹ Cr)
INDO-RE2
0.69
–0.18
–20.69%
0.87
0.01
DJML
56.64
–4.48
–7.33%
0.43
0.25
ONMOBILE
58.87
–3.96
–6.30%
20.32
12.10
SINTERCOM
112.20
–6.43
–5.42%
0.00
0.00
SVPGLOB
5.59
–0.30
–5.09%
0.05
0.00
INDO-RE2 saw a steep drop of 20.69%, making it the biggest loser of the morning session. Losses in ONMOBILE and DJML reflect continued weakness in select tech and manufacturing names.
Market Sentiment Remains Cautiously Optimistic
The stability in benchmark indices suggests that investors are awaiting clearer signals from global markets and domestic macroeconomic announcements. While the broader market displayed volatility, the participation in mid- and small-cap counters shows continued appetite for high-beta stocks.
Conclusion: December 4, 2025
Markets opened steadily on December 4, 2025, with Nifty 50 maintaining levels above 26,000. Broader markets witnessed sharper movements, with AGRITECH, NECLIFE, and MUKKA leading the gainers, while Indo-RE2 and DJML dragged the negative side. As the trading day progresses, investors will watch for sectoral cues and institutional flows to determine the market’s directional trend.