Indian equities witnessed a muted trading session on December 4, 2025, with the benchmark Nifty 50 hovering around 25,985.30, down 0.70 points (0.00%) as of 14:07 IST. While headline indices remained flat, strong action continued in select mid- and small-cap stocks, delivering significant intraday gains.
On the downside, pressure mounted on banking and financial stocks, pulling sectoral indices into the red.
Nifty 50 Trades Flat Amid Sector-Specific Volatility
Despite a stable opening at 25,981.85, Nifty 50 struggled to build upward momentum, hitting a high of 26,098.25 and a day’s low of 25,938.95.
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Nifty Next 50 rose to 68,512.15 (+0.16%)
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Nifty Financial Services dropped to 27,535.05 (–0.34%)
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Nifty Bank slipped to 59,120.60 (–0.38%)
The performance indicates mixed sentiment, with broader indices supporting the bulls while banking and financial counters remained under pressure.
Broader Market Gainers: Magnum, SMC Global Shine with Strong Double-Digit Gains
The mid- and small-cap segment saw strong buying interest, with several counters delivering sharp gains.
Top Gainers
Top Gainers| Symbol | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNUM | 24.88 | +4.01 | +19.21% | 14.02 | 3.47 |
| SMCGLOBAL | 72.80 | +11.46 | +18.68% | 69.39 | 50.06 |
| NECLIFE | 20.97 | +3.10 | +17.35% | 442.17 | 90.34 |
| TOTAL | 85.84 | +12.49 | +17.03% | 4.88 | 3.96 |
| ELDEHSG | 958.50 | +127.05 | +15.28% | 0.82 | 7.74 |
MAGNUM led the gainers’ list with a 19.21% rally, while SMC Global surged nearly 19%, backed by sizable volumes.
NECLIFE, one of the most actively traded counters with 442 lakh shares, continued its upward trend with a 17.35% jump.
ELDEHSG also saw strong buying despite relatively low volumes, rising over 15%.
Broader Market Losers: Indo-RE2 Extends Sharp Fall, Power India Declines
Weak sentiment persisted in select small-cap stocks, with Indo-RE2 once again topping the losers’ list.
Top Losers
| Symbol | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDO-RE2 | 0.69 | –0.18 | –20.69% | 3.00 | 0.02 |
| DJML | 54.99 | –6.13 | –10.03% | 1.38 | 0.78 |
| DUCON | 3.65 | –0.30 | –7.59% | 10.04 | 0.38 |
| POWERINDIA | 20,225.00 | –1,625.00 | –7.44% | 2.50 | 520.05 |
| DAVANGERE | 3.89 | –0.30 | –7.16% | 184.45 | 7.40 |
INDO-RE2 continued its steep decline, falling 20.69%, signaling sustained selling pressure.
POWERINDIA recorded a heavy absolute fall of ₹1,625, translating to a 7.44% drop, with a trading value exceeding ₹520 crore, indicating institutional-level activity.
Market Outlook
While the benchmark index remained largely unchanged, the contrasting movements in broader markets reflect heightened stock-specific momentum.
Gains in mid- and small-cap segments suggest active retail participation, while declines in financial-heavy sectors indicate caution due to global rate and liquidity concerns.
Conclusion: December 4, 2025
The domestic market traded flat on December 4, 2025, with Nifty 50 struggling to break out of a narrow range. However, select broader-market stocks witnessed impressive gains, led by Magnum and SMC Global. On the downside, Indo-RE2 and Power India saw significant pressure. Investors appear to be focusing on stock-specific opportunities as major indices remain directionless.
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