Indian Equity Markets Trade Higher at Midday on December 24: NIFTY 50 Holds Near 26,200 Amid Selective Buying

Indian equity markets were trading with a mild positive bias at midday on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, as benchmark indices consolidated near recent highs. The NIFTY 50 hovered around the 26,200 mark, reflecting cautious optimism, while broader markets witnessed stock-specific action with notable gains and losses in select counters.

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Benchmark Indices: Narrow Range, Mild Upside

As of 12:44 IST, the NIFTY 50 was trading at 26,193.60, up 16.45 points or 0.06%. The index opened at 26,170.65, touched an intraday high of 26,236.40, and slipped to a low of 26,141.40, indicating a tight trading band and absence of strong directional triggers.

Other indices showed modest gains:

• NIFTY Next 50 rose 0.14% to 69,190.10

• NIFTY Financial Services gained 0.20% to 27,638.75

• NIFTY Bank edged up 0.03% to 59,317.70

The overall tone suggested consolidation as markets await fresh cues.

Top Gainers: Momentum in Select Stocks

Several stocks recorded healthy gains, supported by strong volumes and short-term momentum:

• TPHQ surged 16.67% to ₹0.84, remaining actively traded

• BSHSL gained 12.67% to ₹112.81

• VIPIND advanced 12.42% to ₹411.00, with high traded value

• WEBELSOLAR rose 12.06% to ₹95.80

• VIKRAN climbed 11.48% to ₹96.60, supported by heavy volumes

These moves reflected continued interest in select small- and mid-cap names.

Top Losers: Profit Booking in Specific Counters

On the downside, a few stocks saw notable declines amid selling pressure:

• KSHINTL slipped 5.34% to ₹336.05

• TEMBO declined 5.00% to ₹743.65

• VIVIMEDLAB fell 5.00% to ₹21.67

• NECLIFE eased 4.99% to ₹21.14

• TERASOFT dropped 4.98% to ₹410.10

The declines pointed to profit booking after recent movements and cautious positioning by traders.

Market Outlook: December 24

The midday session indicated a wait-and-watch approach among investors, with benchmark indices consolidating near highs and activity largely confined to individual stocks. With the holiday-shortened week and year-end approaching, volumes may remain light, and markets are likely to stay range-bound unless fresh domestic or global cues emerge.

Conclusion
Indian equity markets traded marginally higher at midday on December 24, with the NIFTY 50 holding steady near 26,200. While benchmark indices lacked strong momentum, selective buying and selling in individual stocks continued to define market action. Investors are expected to remain cautious in the near term, focusing on stock-specific opportunities and risk management.

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