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Post Session: Quick Review
Dec-17-2025

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Wednesday, weighed down by selling pressure in banking and financial services stocks. Despite a positive opening, the markets soon slipped into negative territory and remained below the flat line throughout the session, amid continued foreign fund outflows. FIIs were net sellers of shares worth Rs 2,382 crore on Tuesday, as per provisional data available on the exchanges.

Some of the important factors in trade:

India’s Outward FDI declines 31% in November: Sentiments were down beat as Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its latest data report has showed that India’s outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) commitments declined 30.82% to $2037.07 million in November 2025, from $2944.45 million in November 2024.

India, Oman to sign free trade agreement in Muscat: Traders overlooked the report stating that India and Oman will sign a free trade agreement in Muscat with an aim to boost economic ties between the two countries.

Government notifies Rs 7,280 crore scheme to manufacture rare earth magnets in India: Traders took note of report that the government has notified a Rs 7,280 crore Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM). The initiative is targeting to reduce dependence on China for critical inputs and ensure a steady supply for electric vehicles, electronics, aerospace, and green energy.  

Global front: European markets were trading in green, ahead of central bank decisions from the European Central Bank, Sweden's Riksbank, Bank of England, and Norway's Norges Bank due this week. Asian markets ended mixed, after Japan posted a merchandise trade surplus of 322.2 billion yen in November. That beat forecasts for a surplus of 71.2 billion yen following the 226.1 billion yen shortfall in October.

The BSE Sensex ended at 84559.65, down by 120.21 points or 0.14% after trading in a range of 84415.98 and 84889.45. There were 15 stocks advancing against 15 stocks declining on the index. (Provisional)

The broader indices ended in red; the BSE Mid cap index was down by 0.53%, while Small cap index down by 0.85%. (Provisional)

The top gaining sectoral indices on the BSE were Oil & Gas up by 0.32%, TECK up by 0.32%, Energy up by 0.29%, Metal up by 0.27% and PSU up by 0.25%, while Capital Goods down by 0.96%, Consumer Durables down by 0.81%, Realty down by 0.81%, Industrials down by 0.76%, Consumer Discretionary down by 0.55% were the top losing indices on BSE. (Provisional) 

The top gainers on the Sensex were SBI up by 1.57%, Infosys up by 0.57%, Axis Bank up by 0.52%, Sun Pharma up by 0.51% and Maruti Suzuki up by 0.36%. On the flip side, Trent down by 1.64%, ICICI Bank down by 0.88%, HDFC Bank down by 0.87%, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone down by 0.81% and Bajaj Finserv down by 0.67% were the top losers. (Provisional)

Meanwhile, in a step to move towards India’s vision to become a developed nation by 2047, India’s President Droupadi Murmu has said that the country needs both the power of technology and the strength of values. She also said that the country needs the integration of modern education with moral wisdom, innovation with environmental responsibility, economic growth with social inclusion, and progress with compassion, to become developed nation. 

She added the union government is working with this holistic vision. She reaffirmed that the Centre remains committed to building a future guided by inclusion, service and human dignity.

Highlighting the role of youth, she said India's greatest strength lies in its young population. The destiny of young population will be shaped not only by their skills and knowledge but also by their integrity and a sense of purpose.

The CNX Nifty ended at 25818.55, down by 41.55 points or 0.16% after trading in a range of 25770.35 and 25929.15. There were 24 stocks advancing against 26 stocks declining on the index. (Provisional)

The top gainers on Nifty were Shriram Finance up by 2.07%, SBI up by 1.53%, Hindalco up by 1.39%, Eicher Motors up by 1.15% and Tata Consumer Products up by 0.85%. On the flip side, Max Healthcare Inst down by 3.71%, Apollo Hospital down by 1.98%, Trent down by 1.55%, HDFC Life Insurance down by 1.42% and Bajaj Auto down by 1.25% were the top losers. (Provisional)

European markets were trading higher; UK’s FTSE 100 increased 152.26 points or 1.57% to 9,837.05, Germany’s DAX gained 124.73 points or 0.52% to 24,201.60 and France’s CAC rose 10.04 points or 0.12% to 8,116.20.

Asian markets ended mixed on Wednesday tracking Wall Street’s mixed finish overnight following the release of jobs and retail sales data, while investors were awaiting Thursday's inflation data for fresh insights into the US economic and rate outlook. Further, the US economy shed 105,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate touched 4.6 percent -- its highest level since September 2021, while 64,000 jobs were added in November beat forecasts for an increase of 50,000 jobs. US business activity expanded at its weakest pace since June, while retail sales were unexpectedly flat in October as consumers cut back on spending due to rising economic uncertainty. Chinese and Hong Kong shares rose sharply, with technology shares leading the surge. Chinese chipmaker MetaX Integrated Circuits soared more than 700% on its Shanghai market debut after raising $600 million in its initial public offering. Japan’s Nikkei gained even as robust economic data reinforced expectations that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates this week. Data showed the country's trade balance grew much more than expected in November, lifted by a 6.1% year on year rise in exports. Separate data revealed that Japan's core machinery orders, which exclude volatile sectors such as ships and electric power, jumped 7% month-over-month in October. Seoul shares rallied as investors picked up semiconductor shares, while the Korean won weakened to its lowest level in over eight months against the US dollar.

Asian Indices

Last Trade            

Change in Points

Change in %      

Shanghai Composite

3,870.28

45.47

1.19

Hang Seng

25,468.78

233.37

0.92

Jakarta Composite

8,677.35

-9.12

-0.11

KLSE Composite

1,641.44

-6.87

-0.42

Nikkei 225

49,512.28

128.99

0.26

Straits Times

4,575.48

-4.25

-0.09

KOSPI Composite

4,056.41

57.28

1.43

Taiwan Weighted

27,525.17

-11.49

-0.04
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