Today, both the Sensex and Nifty opened in the green. The market saw gains driven by the strength of IT stocks. FII-DII investment and IPO activity also supported the trading session. Slight weakness was observed in some bank and auto stocks.
Stock Market Today: On December 19, 2025, the Indian stock market began on a positive note. The BSE Sensex started the day at a level of 84,756.79 and traded with momentum at 84,818.87 after market opening, which is 337.06 points (0.40%) above the previous closing level of 84,481.81. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 also strengthened, trading at a level of 25,911.00, which is 95.45 points (0.37%) above the previous close of 25,815.55. Global cues boosted investor confidence and a buying spree was seen in the market.
IT Stocks Shine Among Top Gainers
Most stocks saw buying activity today. The IT sector showed the most significant strength. Infosys recorded a gain of around 1.44 percent and led the way. Other IT stocks such as TCS, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, and Tata Elxsi also traded in the green. In the telecom sector, Bharti Airtel saw a gain of approximately 0.83 percent. Additionally, large stocks like Power Grid, Reliance Industries, Adani Ports, L&T, HDFC Bank, SBI, Kotak Bank, and Sun Pharma were also seen trading with gains.
Top Losers and Slight Weakness
However, some select stocks experienced slight weakness. Mahindra & Mahindra saw a marginal decline of 0.03 percent. ICICI Bank recorded a weakness of approximately 0.06 percent, and Titan’s stock saw a decline of 0.09 percent. At 6:33 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 25,951 with a decline of 71 points, indicating some volatility in the early session.
Focus on Global Data
Investors will be closely watching several important global economic data releases today. The UK retail sales figures, the ECB’s wage tracker from the Eurozone, and data related to the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet from the US will be announced today. This data will give investors an idea of the global market trend and the direction of interest rates.
Impact of Domestic Economic Data
Domestically, investors will be focusing on the minutes of the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting and the data on India’s foreign exchange reserves. These reports could affect market direction, especially in financial and banking stocks.
Trend in Asian Markets
Asian-Pacific markets saw a buying sentiment on Friday. Investors are awaiting a decision from the Bank of Japan. It is expected that interest rates could rise to 0.75 percent, the highest level since 1995. Japan’s Nikkei, Australia’s ASX 200, and South Korea’s KOSPI were trading with gains.
US Market Performance
Wall Street closed higher on Thursday. The S&P 500 recorded gains after four consecutive trading sessions of decline. Lower-than-expected inflation figures in the US increased expectations of interest rate cuts in 2026. Additionally, a positive outlook from Micron Technology led to buying in technology stocks, boosting the NASDAQ.
FII and DII Activity
Institutional investor activity also supported the market. Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) engaged in net buying in the Indian stock market on Thursday. Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) also made significant investments in the market, which strengthened the market and boosted investor confidence.
Buzz Around IPOs
IPO-related activity is expected to remain active in the stock market today. Shares of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company will be listed in the mainboard segment. In addition, the allotment of KSH International IPO is likely to be finalized today. Several companies’ shares will be listed on the exchange in the SME segment today, while the last date for subscription to some IPOs is also today. Investor interest in IPOs could affect buying in the market.
