December 16, 2025 (mid-cap): Markets Extend Further Losses; Nifty 50 Slides Below 25,900 Amid Broad-Based Strong Selling

Indian equity markets remained under pressure in the early afternoon trade on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 with benchmark indices extending their losses. The Nifty 50 slipped further below the 25,900 mark, weighed down by sustained selling in banking, financial services and heavyweight stocks, even as select midcap and small-cap counters posted sharp, stock-specific gains.

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Benchmark Indices Snapshot

As of 1:32 PM IST, the Nifty 50 was trading at 25,892.60, down 134.70 points (-0.52%). The index opened at 25,951.50, touched an intraday high of 25,980.75, and slipped to a low of 25,870.45, indicating persistent downside pressure through the session.

Other key indices also traded firmly in the red:

• Nifty Next 50: 68,147.90 (↓ 0.69%)

• Nifty Financial Services: 27,421.45 (↓ 0.66%)

• Nifty Bank: 59,070.40 (↓ 0.66%)

The continued weakness in financials remained the primary drag on the broader market.

Top Gainers: Sharp Moves in Select Midcaps

Despite the weak market tone, a few stocks witnessed strong buying interest, driven by momentum and stock-specific triggers:

• Asahi Songwon surged 20.00% to ₹311.75, emerging as the top gainer.

• Agritech climbed 15.92% to ₹168.27, extending its recent rally.

• NDTV advanced 15.09% to ₹94.86, backed by strong volumes.

• AMNS Power & Steel (AMNPLST) gained 13.87% to ₹198.80.

• Tainwala Chemical (TAINWALCHM) rose 13.08% to ₹217.00.

These gains highlight continued selective risk appetite in momentum-driven midcap stocks, even as benchmarks weaken.

Top Losers: Steep Declines in Select Counters

On the downside, several stocks saw sharp corrections, reflecting profit booking and stock-specific concerns:

• Patanjali Engineering RE (PATELEG-RE) plunged 40.00% to ₹0.81, the steepest decline of the session.

• HCC-REI fell 15.62% to ₹3.62, amid heavy trading volumes.

• Arvee Laboratories (ARVEE) declined 9.04% to ₹180.71.

• Salona Cotspin (SALONA) slipped 7.27% to ₹282.00.

• VIP Clothing (VIPULLTD) dropped 7.05% to ₹11.08.

The selling pressure remained largely stock-specific, with no signs of panic selling across the broader market.

Market Outlook

Market sentiment stayed cautious as indices corrected from record-high zones. Analysts expect continued near-term volatility, with markets likely to remain range-bound to weak until clarity emerges on global cues, interest-rate expectations and upcoming macroeconomic data.

While broader indices remain under pressure, the sharp divergence within midcaps suggests active stock-picking opportunities for traders.

Conclusion: December 16, 2025

The session so far reflects a risk-off undertone in Indian equities, with benchmarks extending losses and sectoral pressure led by banks and financials. However, strong gains in select stocks underline ongoing divergence beneath the surface. Investors are expected to remain selective, focusing on fundamentals and momentum while navigating near-term volatility.