Indian Equity Markets End Flat as Nifty Holds Near 25,940; Banking and Metals Support, Consumption Stocks Weigh

Indian equity markets closed nearly flat on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, as gains in banking, metals, and auto stocks offset weakness in select consumption, healthcare, and aviation names. The Nifty 50 managed to hold above the 25,900 level, reflecting a consolidative tone amid year-end positioning and mixed sectoral cues.

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Benchmark Indices: Nifty Ends Flat, Bank Stocks Outperform

The Nifty 50 closed at 25,938.85, down marginally by 3.25 points or 0.01%. The index opened at 25,940.90, touched an intraday high of 25,976.75, and slipped to a low of 25,878.00, indicating a range-bound session.

Sectoral performance was mixed:

• Nifty Bank gained 0.41%, outperforming broader markets on buying in private lenders and NBFCs.

• Nifty Financial Services rose 0.07%, supported by select financial stocks.

• Nifty Next 50 advanced 0.04%, suggesting mild strength in broader markets.

Top Gainers: Autos, Metals and Financials Lead

Several heavyweight stocks recorded solid gains, providing crucial support to the indices.

• Bajaj Auto surged 2.32% to ₹9,298.00, leading the gainers on strong buying interest in auto majors.

• Hindalco Industries rose 2.12% to ₹883.30, backed by heavy volumes and strength in metal stocks.

• Shriram Finance gained 1.99% to ₹974.55, reflecting continued interest in NBFC counters.

• Tata Steel advanced 1.96% to ₹175.68, extending gains amid optimism in the metals space.

• Mahindra & Mahindra added 1.89% to ₹3,660.00, supported by steady demand in the auto sector.

Top Losers: Consumption, Healthcare and Aviation Under Pressure

On the downside, selling pressure was seen in select consumption, healthcare, and aviation stocks.

• Eternal declined 2.21% to ₹276.60, emerging as the top laggard despite strong volumes.

• Eicher Motors fell 1.92% to ₹7,132.50, amid profit booking in auto stocks.

• Tata Consumer Products slipped 1.79% to ₹1,173.80, weighing on FMCG performance.

• Max Healthcare eased 1.64% to ₹1,046.60, reflecting weakness in healthcare stocks.

• InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) declined 1.52% to ₹5,008.00, tracking softness in aviation counters.

Market Outlook: Indian Equity Markets

Markets continued to consolidate near record levels, with investors selectively rotating into banking, metals, and auto stocks while trimming exposure to consumption and healthcare names. The narrow movement in benchmarks suggests cautious optimism ahead of the year-end close.

Conclusion
Indian equity markets ended the session on a flat note, with the Nifty 50 holding near the 25,940 mark. Strength in banking, metals, and automobiles offset losses in FMCG, healthcare, and aviation stocks. Going ahead, markets are likely to remain range-bound as investors await fresh domestic triggers and global cues in the new year.