Indian Equity Markets End Lower on December 24: NIFTY 50 Slips Below 26,150 Amid Broad-Based Profit Booking

Indian equity markets closed in negative territory on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, as benchmark indices witnessed profit booking across sectors. After trading in a narrow range through the session, selling pressure intensified toward the close, dragging the NIFTY 50 below the 26,150 mark. Broader markets also reflected a cautious mood, with selective stocks witnessing sharp gains and declines.

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Benchmark Indices: Weak Close Across the Board

At the close of trade (15:30 IST), the NIFTY 50 settled at 26,142.10, down 35.05 points or 0.13%. The index opened at 26,170.65, touched an intraday high of 26,236.40, and slipped to a low of 26,123.00, indicating selling pressure at higher levels.

Other key indices also ended in the red:

• NIFTY Next 50 declined 0.20% to 68,957.25

• NIFTY Financial Services eased 0.07% to 27,565.50

• NIFTY Bank fell 0.20% to 59,183.60

The broad-based decline suggested cautious sentiment ahead of the holiday period and year-end.

Top Gainers: Select Stocks Buck the Market Trend

Despite the weak market close, a handful of stocks posted strong gains, supported by heavy volumes and momentum buying:

• MODIRUBBER surged 20.00% to ₹152.28

• TPHQ gained 15.28% to ₹0.83, remaining highly active

• ISGEC rose 14.27% to ₹970.00

• BSHSL advanced 13.61% to ₹113.75

• VIKRAN climbed 10.94% to ₹96.13, with significant trading volumes

These gains reflected stock-specific interest, particularly in select small- and mid-cap counters.

Top Losers: Sharp Corrections in Active Counters

On the downside, several stocks witnessed notable declines amid selling pressure:

• KRISHIVAL dropped 9.25% to ₹358.20

• RATNAVEER declined 6.80% to ₹152.91

• PRSMJOHNSN slipped 6.16% to ₹142.55

• GENCON fell 5.83% to ₹44.90

• SECMARK eased 5.63% to ₹112.00

The declines were largely attributed to profit booking and cautious positioning by traders in select overextended stocks.

Market Outlook: December 24

The December 24 session reflected a risk-off undertone, with investors trimming positions ahead of the year-end break. While benchmark indices corrected modestly, the sharp divergence between gainers and losers highlighted a highly stock-specific market environment. Near-term market direction is likely to remain range-bound, influenced by low volumes, global cues, and selective sectoral activity.

Conclusion
Indian equity markets ended lower on December 24, with the NIFTY 50 closing near 26,142 after failing to sustain higher levels. Although headline indices remained under pressure, selective stocks continued to attract buying interest. As markets head into the final trading sessions of the year, investors are expected to remain cautious, focusing on quality stocks and prudent risk management.

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