December 19, 2025 (mid-cap): Indian Equity Markets Trade Firm as Nifty 50 Consolidates Near 26,000; Mid-Cap Rally Continues Amid Selective Selling

Indian equity markets continued to trade with a positive undertone in the afternoon session on Friday, December 19, 2025, with benchmark indices holding steady near record territory. The Nifty 50 consolidated above the 25,900 mark, supported by strength in financials and selective buying in mid- and small-cap stocks, even as pockets of profit booking emerged in sugar and commodity-linked counters.

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Benchmark Indices: Steady Gains with Narrow Trading Range

The Nifty 50 was last seen at 25,954.95, up 139.40 points (0.54%). The index opened at 25,911.50, moved within a tight range, and touched an intraday high of 25,979.25 and a low of 25,880.45, reflecting cautious optimism among investors at elevated valuations.

Other key indices also remained positive:

• Nifty Next 50 at 68,011.60, up 181.35 points (0.27%)

• Nifty Financial Services at 27,368.70, gaining 101.60 points (0.37%)

• Nifty Bank at 59,028.90, up 116.05 points (0.20%)

The steady performance of banking and financial stocks continued to provide stability to the broader market.

Top Gainers: Mid-Cap and New-Age Stocks See Strong Buying

Mid- and small-cap stocks witnessed robust buying interest, supported by high volumes and strong value turnover:

• Arvee surged 16.27% to ₹281.75, emerging as the top gainer of the session.

• DCX India jumped 16.16% to ₹182.09, with heavy volumes of over 144 lakh shares, indicating strong institutional and retail participation.

• Quadfuture advanced 14.70% to ₹289.80, continuing its upward momentum for the second consecutive session.

• Aeroflex gained 14.16% to ₹202.41, backed by value turnover close to ₹395 crore.

• Groww rose 12.17% to ₹161.65, witnessing exceptionally high volumes of over 1,137 lakh shares, reflecting strong investor interest in fintech and platform-based businesses.

The rally highlights sustained risk appetite in select growth-oriented and momentum-driven stocks.

Top Losers: Sugar and Commodity Stocks Under Pressure

On the downside, selling pressure was visible in sugar and commodity-related counters, largely due to profit booking and sector-specific concerns:

• Ugar Sugar declined 8.21% to ₹41.70, the sharpest loser of the session.

• PKTEA slipped 6.09% to ₹841.00, amid thin trading volumes.

• Avadh Sugar fell 5.82% to ₹369.85.

• Bhagyanagar Chemicals dropped 5.61% to ₹234.95.

• Renuka Sugars ended 5.51% lower at ₹25.39, despite relatively higher volumes.

The decline in these stocks suggests cautious sentiment in agro-based and commodity segments.

Conclusion: December 19, 2025

Overall, Indian equity markets remained resilient on December 19, 2025, with the Nifty 50 consolidating near the 26,000 mark. While benchmark indices were supported by financials, the broader market reflected a mixed trend, marked by strong rallies in select mid-cap and new-age stocks and profit booking in sugar and commodity counters. Going ahead, investors are expected to remain selective, tracking global cues, liquidity trends, and company-specific developments for further market direction.