Stock Market closing today, December 30: The benchmark Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed in red territory on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The BSE
Sensex, after hitting an intraday low of 84,470.94, ended the session at 84,675.08, down 20.46 points or 0.02 per cent. The NSE Nifty50 settled at 25,938.85, down 3.25 points or 0.01 per cent. During the day Nifty50 swung between 25,976.75 and 25,878. Sensex and Nifty opened in red today. The BSE Sensex started at 84,600.99, while the Nifty 50 opened at 25,940.90. Market was influenced by monthly F&O expiry, particularly in mid- and small-cap stocks. Asian markets were mixed, indicating selective risk appetite. Year-end holiday positioning kept volumes muted, while continued FII selling and global macro concerns limited gains. However, strong domestic fundamentals and steady local inflows provided some support.
5 reasons influencing market
One of the factors behind decline is profit-booking following the recent rally. Indian equities had risen steadily recently, taking several benchmark indices and frontline stocks close to record levels.
Sentiment was further dampened by weak global cues. Asian markets traded mixed to lower.
The Sensex’s fall was mainly led by losses in heavyweight stocks, especially in the banking and financial sectors. During profit-taking phases, large-cap stocks typically face greater pressure due to their higher index weight.
Markets are also encountering resistance near crucial technical levels. As indices struggle to make a decisive upward breakout, traders have turned cautious, resulting in heightened intraday volatility.
Notably, the decline does not reflect panic selling. Broader market weakness remains limited, with no signs of stress in liquidity or credit conditions.
Broader market performance
In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 index tumbled 0.15 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 ended 0.28 per cent lower. According to NSE website, a total of 1,410 stocks advanced, 1,723 declined and 111 remain unchanged.
Top gainers and losers
Among Sensex firms, Eternal declined the most, by over 2 per cent. Indigo, Infosys, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, HCL Tech, Titan, PowerGrid, ITC, Reliance Industries, Trent, NTPC and Kotak Mahindra Bank were also among the losers.
Meanwhile, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, SBI and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) were among the gainers.
52-week highs and lows
A total of 108 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 195 stocks slipped to 52-week lows during the session. Moreover, during the trade on Tuesday -- 184 stocks hit the upper circuit, while 157 shares were in the lower circuit, as per the BSE website.
(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice. ET NOW DIGITAL suggests its readers/audience to consult their financial advisors before making any money-related decisions.)
