Indian equity markets closed marginally lower on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 extending their consolidation phase as selling pressure in financials and select large-cap stocks outweighed strong gains in a handful of midcap and small-cap counters. Despite sharp upper-circuit moves in select stocks, benchmark indices struggled to hold early levels.
Benchmark Indices: Closing Snapshot
At the close of trade (3:30 PM IST), the Nifty 50 settled at 25,818.55, down 41.55 points (-0.16%).
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Open: 25,902.40
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Day’s High: 25,929.15
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Day’s Low: 25,770.35
Other key indices also ended in the red:
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Nifty Next 50: 68,076.85 (↓ 0.38%)
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Nifty Financial Services: 27,251.95 (↓ 0.49%)
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Nifty Bank: 58,926.75 (↓ 0.18%)
Persistent weakness in financial and banking stocks continued to cap overall market sentiment.
Top Gainers: Upper Circuits in Mid & Small Caps
The session witnessed aggressive buying in select momentum-driven stocks, with multiple counters locking in at upper circuits:
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Arvee Laboratories (ARVEE) surged 20.00% to ₹210.51.
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Meesho jumped 20.00% to ₹216.34, recording exceptionally high volumes, indicating strong speculative interest.
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TCI Finance (TCIFINANCE) gained 20.00% to ₹13.44. -
TFL rose 19.98% to ₹15.67.
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Gangaforge advanced 19.87% to ₹3.62.
TCI Finance (TCIFINANCE) gained 20.00% to ₹13.44.These sharp moves highlight continued risk appetite in select midcap and small-cap names, even as broader indices remain under pressure.
Top Losers: Heavy Selling in Select Stocks
On the downside, several stocks witnessed steep declines, driven by profit booking and negative stock-specific cues:
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Akzo India (AKZOINDIA) tumbled 13.63% to ₹3,130.00, emerging as the biggest laggard.
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IDFC Nifty ETF (IDFNIFTYET) slipped 12.85% to ₹283.50.
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Gallantt Metal (GALLANTT) fell 12.84% to ₹518.50.
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Shakti Pumps (SHAKTIPUMP) declined 10.33% to ₹699.80, despite heavy trading volumes.
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GSS eased 8.87% to ₹15.92.
Gallantt Metal (GALLANTT) fell 12.84% to ₹518.50.The losses remained stock-specific, with no signs of broad-based panic selling.
Market Outlook
Market participants remained cautious amid recent volatility and sectoral rotation, particularly away from financial stocks. Analysts believe the market may continue to consolidate in the near term, with attention shifting towards global cues, interest-rate expectations, and upcoming corporate updates.
While headline indices remain range-bound, sharp divergence within stocks suggests selective trading opportunities persist for active participants.
Conclusion: December 17, 2025
The December 17 session ended on a muted note, with the Nifty 50 closing below 25,820 as financial stocks dragged benchmarks lower. However, strong rallies in select midcap and small-cap counters underscored ongoing stock-specific momentum, indicating that while the broader market consolidates, opportunities remain beneath the surface.
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