Stock Market Live Updates | Gift Nifty Signals Flat Start For Indian Markets

Synopsis:


Today’s share market’s key developments include: ZydusLife’s US arm FDA approval for CUTX-101 resubmission, Lemon Tree Hotels signed a Nepal property, and CFO Buvanesh Tharashankar resigned. Can Fin Homes declared ₹7 dividend, Newgen won $56 crore contracts, while FIIs sold ₹1,468.32 crore and DIIs bought ₹1,792.25.


 3:50 PM IST

Closing Bell | 3:30 PM IST | 16 Dec 2025 | Sensex drops 533 points | Nifty trades below 25,900

Indian equities declined sharply as the Sensex fell 533 points and the Nifty slipped below 25,900. The rupee weakened to a record closing low of ₹91.0275 against the U.S. dollar. Thyrocare Technologies, Vedanta and Supreme Industries led gains, while Axis Bank, Aavas Financiers and NBCC declined. Vedanta shares rose about 4% and touched a 52-week high after NCLT approved its demerger plan. Global cues and currency weakness weighed on sentiment.


 2:30 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | 2:30 PM IST | 16 Dec 2025 | Sensex slides over 500 points | Nifty trades below 25,900

Domestic markets weakened as the Sensex dropped over 500 points and the Nifty slipped below 25,900. In commodities, aluminium futures moved higher on fresh positions, while copper and zinc futures declined due to subdued demand. Aluminium prices rose to ₹283.70 per kg, while copper eased to ₹1,116.45 per kg and zinc fell to ₹306.35 per kg on MCX. Meanwhile, the ICICI Prudential AMC IPO saw strong demand, led by institutional investors.


 1:30 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | 1:30 PM IST | 16 Dec 2025 | Sensex declines over 450 points | Nifty trades below 25,900

Indian equities traded lower with the Sensex slipping over 450 points and the Nifty moving below 25,900. Brent crude declined to USD60 per barrel for the first time in recent sessions. Quick-commerce firm Zepto is reportedly preparing to file draft IPO papers for a USD500 million public issue in India, possibly as early as next week. Despite weak sentiment, select stocks such as Thyrocare Technologies, Supreme Industries, Ashoka Buildcon, Cera Sanitaryware and Five-Star Business Finance posted gains.


 12:00 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | 12:30 PM IST | 16 Dec 2025 | Sensex drops over 450 points | Nifty trades below 25,900

Indian equity markets traded lower as the Sensex dropped over 450 points and the Nifty slipped below 25,900. SEPC shares rose sharply after the company secured a ₹270 crore railway order from North Western Railway. At the same time, selling pressure weighed on select stocks. Timescan Logistics, Aavas Financiers and Axis Bank featured among the top laggards, along with Mahindra Holidays and NBCC (India), as broader market sentiment remained cautious during the session.


 11:00 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex gains over 200 points | Nifty trades above 25,950

Indian equities weakened as the Sensex slipped over 400 points and the Nifty moved below 25,950. Meesho founder Vidit Aatrey entered the billionaire club after the stock surged 74% from its issue price. Shakti Pumps (India) continued its rally, gaining nearly 4% in the latest session and over 40% in four days, supported by order inflows. Global markets also declined, with losses across Asia and Europe.


 9:30 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | 9:30 AM IST | 16 Dec 2025 | Sensex drops over 300 points | Nifty slips below 25,950

Equity benchmarks declined sharply, with the Sensex dropping over 300 points and the Nifty slipping below 25,950. Citi maintained a cautious view on Indian IT services, citing slow demand recovery, though it prefers Infosys and HCL Technologies among large caps. The rupee opened at a record low of ₹90.82 per US dollar. SBFC Finance saw a block deal of 1.53 crore shares worth ₹161.5 crore at ₹105 each. Texmaco Rail drew attention after securing a ₹132 crore wagon supply order.

Source: Bajaj Broking Research Desk. 

GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a flat opening for the Indian market and in today's session is likely to trade in the range of 25,900-26,200.

INDIA VIX: 10.25 | +0.14 (1.41%) ↑ today

Latest Market News

  1. ZydusLife's US arm gets FDA nod for paediatric drug CUTX-101 NDA resubmission.

  2. Lemon Tree Hotels announces the signing of its latest property in Nepal.

  3. Buvanesh Tharashankar resigns as the CFO of the company w.e.f December 15, 2025.

  4. CanFinHomes board declares interim dividend of ₹7/sh for FY26.

  5. Newgen Software lands contracts worth $56 crore in #India and abroad.

  6. FIIs net sell ₹1,468.32 cr while DIIs net buy ₹1,792.25 cr in equities.

In-Depth Market Insights: Global Outlook, Derivatives & More

Other Asset Classes

  1. Treasury Yield: 

    • The U.S. 2-year yield fell 2.5 bps to 3.506%, while the benchmark 10-year yield slipped 1.4 bps to 4.182%.

  2. Currency:

    • The dollar index was at 98 levels, little changed from the previous close.

  3. Commodities:

    • Spot gold is little changed at $4,306.60/oz.

    • WTI crude futures fell 0.4% to $56.58 a barrel, while front-month Brent declined 0.45% to $60.29 a barrel.

Asian Markets

  1. General Trends:

    • Asian equities opened slightly lower as investors cut risk ahead of key U.S. economic data that could guide interest rate expectations, while the yen strengthened.

  2. Sector Specific Indicator: 

  • Japanese stocks slipped while Australian markets edged higher, following a second straight decline in the U.S. equity benchmark. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also fell in early Asian trade on Tuesday.

  • Japanese investors are focused on the yen ahead of an expected BOJ rate hike on Friday, even as policy faces pressure from the need for low borrowing costs and a weaker yen, raising import prices.

India Market Outlook

  1. Market in the Previous Session:

    • Indian equity benchmarks ended slightly lower in a choppy session on December 15, as sustained foreign outflows and a weak rupee kept markets range-bound. Currency volatility is expected to persist until there is greater clarity on the India–US trade deal.

    • Investors also remained cautious ahead of key U.S. data, including CPI inflation and employment figures, which are expected to guide global liquidity conditions and interest-rate expectations for 2026.

    • At the close, the Sensex slipped 54.30 points, or 0.06%, to 85,213.36, while the Nifty declined 19.65 points, or 0.08%, to 26,027.30.

    • Among sectors, PSU banks, media, IT, FMCG and consumer durables advanced 0.3–1.8%, whereas auto, pharma and telecom stocks fell 0.4–1%.

    • The midcap index finished flat, while small-cap stocks outperformed, gaining 0.2%.

TRADE SETUP FOR DEC 16

  1. Nifty Short-Term Outlook:

    • The index formed a bullish candle, showing buying interest at lower levels.

    • After a 2–3 session pullback, Nifty is now near a falling trendline from recent highs, which also aligns with the 61.8% retracement around 26,080. A clear move above this level could push the index toward 26,200–26,300 in the coming sessions.

    • The index bounced back from the 25,900 gap-up zone seen on Friday. Holding above this level keeps the near-term outlook positive.

    • Key support is placed at 25,700–25,800. In the short term, Nifty is likely to trade in a range of 25,700 to 26,300, with stock-specific moves remaining in focus.

  2. Intraday Levels:

    • Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 26,080, followed by 26,150 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 25,960, followed by 25,900.

    • Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 59,680, followed by 59,900, while downside support is found at 59,250, followed by 59,050.

Derivative Market Analysis

  1. Nifty:

    • Major Put writing is noted at 26,000, followed by 25,900, which will serve as a strong support zone. A breach below this range may trigger downside pressure.

    • On the higher side, significant Call writing is observed at the 26,100–26,200 strikes, which will act as a resistance zone. A move above this range could lead to short covering.

    • Unless either side of the range is decisively broken, Nifty is expected to trade in a range-bound manner between 25,900 and 26,200. A breakout from this range is likely to trigger a directional move.

    • The Max Pain level for the weekly expiry is placed at 26,000.

    • The Nifty Put–Call Ratio (PCR) improved by 0.03 to stand at 1.18, indicating a marginal improvement in sentiment.

  2. Bank Nifty:

    • Significant Call as well as Put writing is observed at the 59,500 strike, highlighting it as a key deciding level and indicating a straddle formation.

    • Put writing participation is seen across strikes from 59,000 to 59,500, suggesting the presence of multiple support levels.

    • On the other hand, Call writers are showing limited participation, indicating caution on the upside. Selective Call unwinding further adds positive conviction to the structure.

    • A range breakout above 60,000 or below 59,500 is expected to trigger a directional move. Until then, sideways consolidation is likely to continue.

    • The Bank Nifty Put–Call Ratio (PCR) improved from 0.04 to 0.94, reflecting stabilising sentiment.

US Share Market News

  1. Performance Overview:

    • Key U.S. data due this week includes nonfarm payrolls for October and November, along with retail sales, business activity and inflation. October’s jobs report was delayed due to the earlier government shutdown.

  2. Sector-specific indicator: 

    • The Dow slipped 41.49 points (0.09%) to 48,416.56, the S&P 500 fell 10.90 points (0.16%) to 6,816.51, and the Nasdaq dropped 137.76 points (0.59%) to 23,057.41.

  3. Economic indicator: 

    • Key U.S. data due this week includes nonfarm payrolls for October and November, along with retail sales, business activity and inflation. October’s jobs report was delayed due to the earlier government shutdown.

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Published Date : 16 Dec 2025

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This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market investments are subject to risks. DSIJ Wealth Advisory Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst (Reg. No: INH000006396) and Investment Adviser (Reg. No: INA000001142). Please consult your financial adviser before investing. 

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