Indian Equity Markets Advance on December 22: NIFTY 50 Holds Above 26,100 as Broader Markets Show Mixed Trends

Indian equity markets traded with a positive bias on Monday, December 22, 2025, with benchmark indices extending gains amid selective buying in frontline stocks. The NIFTY 50 comfortably held above the 26,100 mark, reflecting steady investor confidence, even as broader market segments witnessed sharp stock-specific movements on both the upside and downside.

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Benchmark Indices: Steady Gains at Mid-Session

The NIFTY 50 was trading at 26,130.05, up 163.65 points or 0.63%, as of 11:05 IST. The index opened at 26,055.85, touched an intraday high of 26,148.15, and slipped briefly to a low of 26,047.80, indicating a stable yet cautious trading range.

Other key indices also mirrored the positive undertone:

• NIFTY Next 50 gained 0.65% to trade at 68,825.00

• NIFTY Bank rose 0.34% to 59,271.60

• NIFTY Financial Services added 0.27% to 27,453.05

The broad-based resilience suggested continued institutional participation, particularly in banking and large-cap financial stocks.

Top Gainers: Sharp Rallies in Select Counters

Several stocks posted strong double-digit gains, backed by active volumes and investor interest:

• ADL surged 17.75% to ₹89.50

• NIRAJ climbed 16.25% to ₹43.43, supported by healthy volumes

• SRGHFL advanced 15.28% to ₹304.40

• KMEW jumped 14.61% to ₹1,871.30, contributing significant traded value

• KSHITIJ POL gained 14.40% to ₹2.86

These movements point towards strong momentum-driven buying, especially in select small- and mid-cap names.

Top Losers: Heavy Selling Pressure in High-Volume Stocks

On the downside, a few stocks witnessed notable corrections, some accompanied by exceptionally high trading volumes:

• DAVANGERE declined 12.24% to ₹3.87, despite massive volume

• ARVEE fell 8.28% to ₹266.71

• AVG slipped 5.98% to ₹183.08

• ENRIN dropped 5.75% to ₹2,589.10, with substantial value turnover

• RPOWER eased 5.58% to ₹36.41, remaining active in trade

The sharp declines highlight profit-booking and risk-off sentiment in certain overheated or heavily traded counters.

Market Outlook: December 22

Overall, the market tone remained constructive, with benchmark indices displaying strength while broader markets showed divergence. The session reflected a classic stock-specific market, where investors continued to reward strong narratives and fundamentals, while trimming exposure to weaker or overextended stocks.

Conclusion
The December 22 session underscored the resilience of Indian equities, with the NIFTY 50 maintaining its upward trajectory above key psychological levels. While headline indices stayed firm, sharp moves in individual stocks emphasized the importance of selective positioning. As markets approach the year-end, volatility is expected to persist, keeping investors focused on quality, earnings visibility, and risk management.

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