Stock Market Live Updates | Gift Nifty Signals Flat To Weak Opening

Synopsis:


Today’s share market’s key developments include: Paytm Payments Services receives RBI approval for offline and cross-border aggregation. GMR Power clears ₹1,200 crore fundraising. Titagarh Rail secures a ₹273 crore Indian Railways order. SEBI move lowers mutual fund expense ratios. NTPC Green Energy commissions 37.925 MW solar capacity at its Khavda project in Gujarat.


 3:30 PM IST

Closing Bell | 3:30 PM IST | 18 Dec 2025 | Sensex closes 78 points lower | Nifty ends flat

Indian equities traded mixed as the Sensex ended 78 points lower while the Nifty closed flat. DSJ Keep Learning, HDFC AMC and Nippon Life AMC led gains, supported by strong volumes, while IOC, GE Vernova T and D, Kalpataru Projects and Thyrocare Technologies weighed on the market. Asian cues were muted, with Chinese equities finishing largely flat as investors shifted towards defensive sectors amid concerns around technology spending and regional risks.


 2:30 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | 2:30 PM IST | 18 Dec 2025 | Sensex slips over 100 points | Nifty trades below 25,800

Markets opened lower with the Sensex slipping over 100 points while the Nifty traded below 25,800. Base metal futures weakened on the MCX amid soft demand. Aluminium futures eased ₹1.15 to ₹283.70 per kg as traders cut exposure. Zinc fell ₹1.85 to ₹302.60 per kg on reduced positions. Copper futures declined ₹1.95 to ₹1,121.95 per kg as muted domestic demand prompted lower bets across January contracts. Volumes stayed moderate as participants tracked weak spot cues across consuming industries nationwide sessions.


 1:30 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | 1:30 PM IST | 18 Dec 2025 | Sensex climbs over 100 points | Nifty trades above 25,850

Indian equities opened firm with the Sensex rising over 100 points and the Nifty holding above 25,850. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei closed at a three-week low, dragged by losses in heavyweight technology stocks amid caution around AI and data centre demand. Advantest and Fujikura declined over 3 percent each. Financial stocks softened ahead of the Bank of Japan policy decision. Back home, MCX announced a 1:5 stock split, Federal Bank saw a block deal, Crompton Greaves gained, and AMC stocks advanced after SEBI moderated proposed fee cuts.


 12:30 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | 12:30 PM IST | 18 Dec 2025 | Sensex rises over 100 points | Nifty trades above 25,800

Benchmark indices traded higher with the Sensex gaining over 100 points and the Nifty holding above 25,800. AMC and wealth stocks such as Nippon Life India, HDFC AMC and Nuvama Wealth climbed up to 7 percent after Sebi moderated proposed expense ratio cuts. IndiGo advanced over 2 percent following internal communication from CEO Pieter Elbers. ICICI Prudential Life saw a block deal of 20.1 lakh shares. Bitcoin was volatile after US lawmakers deferred crypto legislation.


 11:30 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | 11:30 AM IST | 18 Dec 2025 | Sensex trades flat | Nifty stays above 25,800

Indian benchmarks traded largely unchanged, with the Sensex flat and the Nifty holding above 25,800. Shriram Finance gained on reports of a potential 20% stake transaction with MUFG, while Hero MotoCorp slipped after a brokerage downgrade flagged downside risk. Asian equities weakened as technology stocks fell on AI-related concerns, tracking Wall Street losses. Titagarh Rail edged higher despite securing a ₹273-crore Indian Railways order. ICICI Prudential AMC is set to list tomorrow, with grey market premiums indicating interest.


 10:00 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | 10:00 AM IST | 18 Dec 2025 | Sensex declines over 250 points | Nifty slips below 25,750

Indian equity benchmarks traded lower, with the Sensex declining over 250 points and the Nifty slipping below 25,750. Meesho shares retreated after an eight percent rally in recent sessions, despite doubling from their IPO price within seven trading days. The stock saw notable volumes but ended in the red. On the BSE SME platform, HRS Aluglaze debuted at a 31 percent premium. Kirloskar Oil Eng, Ola Electric and Indian Oil Corporation led losses, while Nippon Life AMC and HDFC AMC advanced.


 9:30 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | 9:30 AM IST | 18 Dec 2025 | Sensex drops over 100 points | Nifty slips below 25,800

Indian equities opened on a weak note, with the Sensex declining over 100 points and the Nifty slipping below 25,800. The rupee opened at 90.35 against the US dollar and strengthened slightly to 90.32 in early trade. Asset management company stocks such as HDFC AMC, Nippon Life, and Aditya Birla AMC remained in focus after SEBI introduced the Base Expense Ratio framework. Ola Electric shares drew attention after Bhavish Aggarwal sold 4.2 crore shares. Tata Power plans a ₹2,000 crore bond issue.

Source: Bajaj Broking Research Desk. 

GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a flat to negative opening for the Indian market and in today's session is likely to trade in the range of 25,700-26,050.

INDIA VIX: 9.84 | -0.23 (2.24%) ↓ today

Latest Market News

  1. Paytm Payments Services gets RBI nod for offline and cross-border payment aggregation.

  2. GMR Power board approves ₹1,200-cr fundraising via preferential issue.

  3. TitagarhRail wins ₹273-crore Indian Railways order for 62 maintenance vehicles.

  4. AMC stocks - Mutual fund expense ratio to reduce as #SEBI excludes statutory levies.

  5. NTPC Green Energy commissions 37.925 MW solar capacity at the Khavda project in Gujarat.

  6. AMC stocks- Mutual fund expense ratio to reduce as #SEBI excludes statutory levies.

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

Other Asset Classes

  1. Treasury Yield: 

    • The U.S. 2-year yield rose 0.8 bps to 3.487%, while the 10-year yield was largely unchanged at 4.149%.

  2. Currency:

    • The dollar index is hovering near 98.3, largely unchanged from the previous close.

  3. Commodities:

    • Spot gold is at $4,325/oz.

    • WTI crude is up 1.7% at $56.87 per barrel, while Brent crude is 1.5% higher at $60.55 per barrel.

Asian Markets

  1. General Trends:

    • Asian stocks opened lower, tracking U.S. losses, as markets shifted back to a risk-off mood. Tech worries weighed on equities, while shorter-dated Treasuries and precious metals found support.

  2. Sector-Specific Indicator:

  • Stocks in Japan and Australia declined, along with Hong Kong equity futures.

India Market Outlook

  1. Market in the Previous Session:

    • Indian equity benchmarks slipped sharply from the day’s highs amid heightened volatility on December 17, extending losses for a third consecutive session.

    • Sentiment remained under pressure due to persistent FPI outflows and continued rupee weakness, along with delays in concluding the India–US trade negotiations. Oil prices, however, rebounded, with U.S. crude rising 1.3% to $55.97 a barrel and Brent gaining 1.15% to $59.60, trimming sharp losses from the previous session amid easing concerns over a potential Russia–Ukraine peace deal and possible sanctions relief.

    • At the close, the Sensex fell 120.21 points, or 0.14%, to 84,559.65, while the Nifty declined 41.55 points, or 0.16%, to 25,818.55.

    • On the sectoral front, the Nifty PSU Bank index advanced 1.3% and the Nifty Metal index rose 0.25%, while the Nifty Consumer Durables and Nifty Media indices dropped 1% and 1.7%, respectively.

    • Broader markets underperformed, with mid-cap and small-cap indices ending lower by 0.54% and 0.73%, respectively.

TRADE SETUP FOR DEC 18

  1. Nifty Short-Term Outlook:

    • The index posted a second straight bearish candle, making a lower high and a lower low, which suggests the ongoing correction extended for another session.

    • Nifty has strong support in the 25,700–25,800 zone, backed by the 50-day EMA, last week’s low, and an important retracement level. Holding above this area is important for any near-term rebound. If the index closes below this support, further downside toward 25,500–25,400 cannot be ruled out.

    • On the upside, immediate resistance lies near 26,000, where a trendline from the past two weeks’ highs is placed. Only a clear move above this level could lift Nifty toward the 26,200–26,300 range.

  2. Intraday Levels:

    • Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 25,890, followed by 25,970 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 25,750, followed by 25,670.

    • Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 59,130, followed by 59,400, while downside support is found at 58,750, followed by 58,500.

Derivative Market Analysis

  1. Nifty:

    • The highest Call open interest is concentrated at 26,000, followed by 27,000, highlighting a strong overhead supply zone. 

    • On the downside, the highest Put open interest is placed at 25,000 with secondary support at 25,500; however, put writing below 25,800 has remained relatively muted, reflecting limited conviction on the support side. 

    • Call writers continue to dominate above 25,800, keeping pressure on any upside attempts. 

    • Immediate resistance for synthetic futures is placed near 25,900, while support is seen around 25,800. 

    • An intraday straddle has formed at 25,800, making it a key reference level for the next session. 

    • Overall, the alignment of price action with derivative positioning suggests that a decisive break below 25,800 could open the door for further downside.

  2. Bank Nifty:

    • In Bank Nifty, the highest Call as well as Put open interest is concentrated at the 59,500 strike, establishing it as a crucial pivot level. 

    • Persistent call writing in the 58,700–59,200 zone indicates strong supply, capping upside attempts. 

    • At the same time, put writers have unwound positions at the 59,500 strike, signalling some erosion of support at higher levels. 

    • If the index continues to sustain below 59,500 and put unwinding persists, the setup points to a gradual drift towards the 59,000 zone in the near term.

US Share Market News

  1. Performance Overview:

    • U.S. indices opened higher on Wednesday after a choppy previous session but quickly came under selling pressure, giving up early gains and slipping firmly into negative territory.

  2. Sector-specific indicator: 

    • The Nasdaq fell sharply, dropping 418.14 points (1.8%) to 22,693.32, while the S&P 500 declined 78.83 points (1.2%) to 6,721.43. The Dow also eased, sliding 228.29 points (0.5%) to 47,885.97.

  3. Economic indicator: 

    • Oracle fell over 5% after a report said Blue Owl Capital will not back a $10 billion data center deal, though Oracle said talks for its Michigan project remain on track without Blue Owl.

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Published Date : 18 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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