Indian equity markets traded lower during mid-session on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 with benchmark indices extending their decline amid continued weakness in financial services and banking stocks. The Nifty 50 slipped below the 25,800 mark, reflecting cautious investor sentiment, even as several midcap and small-cap counters witnessed strong, stock-specific buying.
Benchmark Indices Snapshot
As of 12:45 PM IST, the Nifty 50 was trading at 25,796.20, down 64.60 points (-0.25%). The index opened at 25,902.40, touched an intraday high of 25,929.15, and slipped to a low of 25,783.75, indicating sustained pressure through the session.
Other key indices also traded in the red:
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Nifty Next 50: 68,151.20 (↓ 0.27%)
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Nifty Financial Services: 27,237.50 (↓ 0.54%) -
Nifty Bank: 58,901.55 (↓ 0.23%)
Nifty Financial Services: 27,237.50 (↓ 0.54%)The decline in financials remained the primary drag on the broader market.
Top Gainers: Midcaps Hit Upper Circuits
Despite the weak index trend, select midcap and small-cap stocks surged sharply, driven by strong volumes and stock-specific triggers:
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TCI Finance jumped 20.00% to ₹13.44, hitting the upper circuit.
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Meesho surged 20.00% to ₹216.34, witnessing exceptionally high trading volumes.
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Arvee Laboratories (ARVEE) advanced 20.00% to ₹210.51, continuing its strong momentum.
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TFL rose 19.98% to ₹15.67.
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Raj Television (RAJTV) gained 15.88% to ₹45.46.
Arvee Laboratories (ARVEE) advanced 20.00% to ₹210.51, continuing its strong momentum.The sharp rallies underscore continued risk-taking appetite in momentum-driven names, even as headline indices remain under pressure.
Top Losers: Sharp Selling in Select Stocks
On the downside, several stocks witnessed steep corrections, reflecting profit booking and cautious sentiment:
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IDFC Nifty ETF (IDFNIFTYET) fell 12.89% to ₹283.38.
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Akzo India (AKZOINDIA) declined 12.85% to ₹3,158.20, remaining under pressure.
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Gallantt Metal (GALLANTT) dropped 12.23% to ₹522.10.
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Shakti Pumps (SHAKTIPUMP) slipped 6.41% to ₹730.45, despite heavy volumes.
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Jain Irrigation (JAINREC) fell 6.41% to ₹384.60.
Shakti Pumps (SHAKTIPUMP) slipped 6.41% to ₹730.45, despite heavy volumes.The losses were largely stock-specific, with no signs of panic selling across the broader market.
Market Outlook
Market participants remained cautious amid recent volatility and sectoral rotation. Analysts expect continued near-term consolidation, with markets likely to remain sensitive to global cues, interest-rate expectations and earnings-related developments.
While financial stocks continue to weigh on benchmarks, sharp stock-specific moves suggest select opportunities for active traders.
Conclusion: December 17, 2025
The mid-session trade on December 17 reflected a weak and cautious market environment, with the Nifty 50 slipping below 25,800 due to pressure in financials. However, strong rallies in select midcap and small-cap stocks highlighted ongoing divergence within the market. Investors are expected to remain selective, balancing risk while awaiting clearer directional triggers.
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