Indian Developments
Indian equities posted gains in the final week of 2025, supported by institutional flows and positive global cues. Lower volatility and selective sector strength drove benchmarks higher.
Nifty 50 advanced 0.87% to close at 26,042, while Nifty Midcap 150 and Small cap 250 outperformed with gains of 1.58% and 2.49%, respectively. India VIX fell 7% to 9.15, signalling reduced market volatility.
FIIs were modest sellers (~?1,700 crore), while DIIs absorbed supply with net buying (~?2,300 crore). INR hovered near ?89.60/USD; 10-year G-Sec yield ended around 6.58%, marginally higher. Brent crude firmed to ~$62/barrel; gold prices edged up on safe-haven demand (~?1,32,450 per 10g).
Sectoral Developments
Metals (+2.41%), Chemicals (+2.45%), and Realty (+1.82%) led the rally driven by:
IT (+1.05%) rose on global tech strength; FMCG (+0.97%) remained resilient.
Banking was muted (Nifty Bank +0.14%) amid profit booking.
Global Developments
US: S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended higher on easing inflation concerns. S&P 500 5,280 (+0.6%), Nasdaq 17,050 (+0.9%)
Asia: Nikkei posted gains; Hang Seng saw mild profit booking. Nikkei 34,850 (+0.5%), Hang Seng 17,950 (-0.3%)
Europe: Closed firm ahead of ECB commentary. FTSE 100 7,750 (+0.4%), Euro Stoxx 50 4,450 (+0.3%)
Other Markets:
Source: www.nseindices.com; MCX Gold Prices; Economic times, Bloomberg.
Data for week ended on December 26, 2025.
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