Indian Equity Markets End 2025 on a Firm Note; NIFTY 50, Metal and Power Stocks Shine While IT Weighs

Indian equity markets traded with a positive bias on the last trading day of 2025, NIFTY 50 reflecting cautious optimism among investors amid selective sectoral buying. Benchmark indices hovered near record levels, supported by gains in metals, power, and select large-cap stocks, even as IT and financial heavyweights faced mild pressure. The session highlighted a clear divergence in sectoral performance, underscoring a stock-specific approach by market participants.

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Benchmark Indices Hold Gains Near Day’s High

The NIFTY 50 closed at 26,028.35, gaining 89.50 points (0.35%), after opening at 25,971.05. The index touched an intraday high of 26,029.40 and a low of 25,969.00, indicating a narrow trading range and consolidation near elevated levels.

Broader market sentiment remained supportive as the NIFTY Next 50 outperformed, rising 0.75% to 69,184.20, suggesting sustained interest in large and mid-cap growth stocks.

Sectoral indices also reflected stability:

• NIFTY Bank advanced 0.35% to 59,376.10

• NIFTY Financial Services rose 0.38% to 27,486.15

Metal and Infrastructure Stocks Lead the Rally

Metal and infrastructure-linked stocks emerged as the session’s top performers, driven by strong volumes and renewed buying interest.

• JSW Steel surged 4.91% to ₹1,166.20, with robust trading value indicating institutional participation.

• Tata Steel gained 2.39% to ₹180.00, tracking strength across the metal space.

• Titan rose 2.17% to ₹4,060.30, supported by continued optimism around discretionary consumption.

• Power Grid Corporation added 1.63% to ₹264.60, benefiting from defensive buying and infrastructure focus.

• Bharat Electronics (BEL) advanced 1.42% to ₹398.90, reflecting sustained interest in defence and PSU stocks.

The strong performance of these stocks reinforced the market’s preference for cyclical and capex-linked themes as the year closed.

IT and Financial Majors Face Mild Selling Pressure

In contrast, information technology stocks remained under pressure, acting as a drag on the benchmarks.

• TCS declined 1.04% to ₹3,213.00

• Infosys fell 0.62% to ₹1,611.60

• Tech Mahindra eased 0.60% to ₹1,595.00

The weakness in IT was attributed to profit booking and lingering concerns over global demand visibility.

Financial heavyweights also traded lower:

• Bajaj Finance slipped 0.55% to ₹983.90

• Bajaj Finserv declined 0.52% to ₹2,015.90

Despite these losses, the broader financial sector remained resilient, preventing any sharp downside in the indices.

Market Outlook and Investor Sentiment

Overall market breadth remained balanced, with gains in cyclical and PSU stocks offsetting weakness in IT and select financials. The steady close near the day’s high reflected investor confidence and a wait-and-watch approach ahead of the new year, global cues, and upcoming macroeconomic data.

Conclusion

Indian equity markets wrapped up 2025 on a stable and optimistic note, with the NIFTY 50 consolidating above the 26,000 mark. Strength in metals, power, and select consumption stocks highlighted improving risk appetite, while muted IT performance signaled ongoing sectoral rotation. As markets step into 2026, investors appear focused on fundamentals, earnings visibility, and policy direction, setting the tone for a measured yet opportunity-driven start to the new year.