Indian Equity Markets End Higher on December 22: NIFTY 50 Closes Near Record Levels as Stock-Specific Action Intensifies

Indian equity markets concluded the December 22, 2025 session on a strong note, with benchmark indices extending gains and the NIFTY 50 closing near the day’s high. Firm buying interest in large-cap stocks supported headline indices, while the broader market witnessed heightened volatility with sharp rallies and steep corrections in select counters.

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Benchmark Indices: Bulls Dominate Closing Session

At the close of trade (15:30 IST), the NIFTY 50 settled at 26,172.40, up 206.00 points or 0.79%. The index opened at 26,055.85, touched an intraday high of 26,180.70, and maintained a comfortable distance from the day’s low of 26,047.80, indicating sustained buying interest throughout the session.

Other major indices also ended firmly in the green:

• NIFTY Next 50 gained 0.68% to close at 68,842.75

• NIFTY Financial Services advanced 0.37% to 27,479.85

• NIFTY Bank rose 0.40% to 59,304.00

The broad-based strength reflected continued confidence among investors, particularly in banking and financial heavyweights.

Top Gainers: Upper Circuit Action in Select Stocks

Several stocks posted strong gains, with some locking in near upper circuit levels amid heavy volumes:

• NACL-RE surged 20.22% to ₹92.70

• JWL jumped 20.00% to ₹312.30, recording massive traded value

• QUADFUTURE climbed 19.99% to ₹338.50

• SADBHAV rose 19.92% to ₹14.69

• SHRENIK gained 19.61% to ₹0.61, supported by exceptionally high volumes

The sharp rallies highlighted aggressive momentum-driven buying, particularly in small- and mid-cap stocks.

Top Losers: Heavy Selling in High-Volume Counters

On the downside, several stocks witnessed sharp corrections, some accompanied by intense trading activity:

• DAVANGERE plunged 19.95% to ₹3.53, with extremely high volumes

• ARVEE declined 10.00% to ₹261.71

• MEESHO slipped 10.00% to ₹201.68, remaining one of the most actively traded stocks

• RPOWER fell 8.87% to ₹35.14, with heavy value turnover

• KSR eased 7.74% to ₹14.90

These declines pointed to profit-booking and risk-off sentiment in select stocks amid elevated volatility.

Market Outlook: December 22

The trading session reflected a clear divergence between benchmark stability and broader market turbulence. While large-cap stocks provided support to indices, the sharp moves in individual counters suggested speculative activity and rapid sectoral rotations. As markets approach the year-end, participants are expected to remain cautious, with a strong focus on liquidity, valuations, and near-term triggers.

Conclusion
Indian equity markets ended the day firmly in positive territory, with the NIFTY 50 closing above 26,170, reinforcing bullish sentiment. However, the sharp contrast between soaring gainers and steep losers underscored a highly selective market environment. Going ahead, disciplined stock selection and prudent risk management are likely to remain key as volatility persists in the broader market.

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