The Indian stock market witnessed a balanced conclusion to the trading session on December 30, 2025. While the primary indices remained largely unchanged, stock-specific action in the auto and metal sectors, led by Bajaj Auto and Tata Steel, provided significant momentum. Investors navigated an expiry day characterised by narrow price movements, yet several heavyweights managed to scale fresh peaks.
- Market Performance Snapshot
- Sectoral Highlights: Metals and Auto Shine
- Top Nifty Gainers: December 30, 2025
- Corporate Developments and Strategic Moves
- Automotive and Mobility Shifts
- Leadership Changes at RBL Bank
- Expansion in the Steel Sector
- Major Contract Wins and Order Books
- Stocks Scaling Fresh 52-Week Highs
- The Bottom Line
Market Performance Snapshot
The benchmarks showed little volatility as the session progressed. At the closing bell at 3:30 PM, the NIFTY 50 index settled at 25,938.85, reflecting a minor dip of 3.25 points or 0.013%. Similarly, the BSE SENSEX ended the day at 84,675.08, recording a slight decrease of 20.46 points or 0.024%. Despite these flat headlines, the underlying sentiment remained positive across various industrial pockets.
The domestic currency also provided a constructive note for the economy. The Indian rupee ended the day 20 paise higher at ₹89.78 per dollar, compared to the previous close of ₹89.98.
(Source: NSE, BSE)
Sectoral Highlights: Metals and Auto Shine
While the broader indices stayed quiet, sectoral indices painted a different picture. The Nifty Metal index was the standout performer, closing at 11,007.65 with a substantial gain of 218.55 points, or 2.03%. This surge was underpinned by expansion news and robust demand forecasts.
The Nifty Auto index followed closely, gaining 297.15 points or 1.08% to finish at 27,889.65. Banking stocks also contributed to the upward tilt in specific segments, as the Nifty PSU Bank index climbed by 41.60 points (0.50%) to reach 8,359.90.
(Source: NSE)
Top Nifty Gainers: December 30, 2025
Stock-specific buying was evident in the top gainers list, with Bajaj Auto and Tata Steel attracting strong investor interest along with Hindalco and others.
| Stock Name | Open | High | LTP | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAJAJ-AUTO | 9,087.00 | 9,299.00 | 9,298.00 | 2.32% |
| HINDALCO | 868.00 | 888.30 | 883.30 | 2.12% |
| SHRIRAMFIN | 960.95 | 984.60 | 974.55 | 1.99% |
| TATASTEEL | 172.78 | 176.35 | 175.68 | 1.96% |
| M&M | 3,590.00 | 3,666.00 | 3,660.00 | 1.89% |
(Source: NSE)
Corporate Developments and Strategic Moves
Several companies made headlines with strategic announcements and leadership transitions.
Automotive and Mobility Shifts
- Hyundai Motor India announced its entry into the commercial mobility segment, launching dedicated taxi offerings under the Prime HB and Prime SD brands.
- JBM Auto shares jumped over 6% during the session following news that the company will acquire an electric-vehicle charging network from a Finnish power firm.
- TVS Motor Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Manba Finance to provide retail finance solutions for its commercial mobility portfolio.
Leadership Changes at RBL Bank
The board of RBL Bank accepted the retirement of Mr Rajeev Ahuja from his position as Executive Director. Subsequently, the board approved the appointment of Mr Jaideep Iyer as an Additional Director and Whole-time Director.
Expansion in the Steel Sector
Jindal Steel shares rose as the company announced a major expansion at its Raigarh plant. The project aims to double structural steel capacity to 2.4 MTPA by mid-2028 to support industrial demand.
(Source: Business Line, Business Standard)
Major Contract Wins and Order Books
The afternoon session was buzzing with news of fresh orders across diverse sectors.
- BL Kashyap & Sons secured an order worth ₹364 crore from ESPN Property Builders. The stock was quoting at ₹56.56, up 3.17%.
- Trishakti Industries landed a significant work order from Reliance Industries for machinery deployment. To execute this, the company has undertaken capital expenditure of approximately ₹210 million.
- Shakti Pumps received a third order from Jharkhand for 1,000 solar photovoltaic water pumping systems under the PM-KUSUM scheme, valued at ₹21 crore.
- Concord Drugs bagged purchase orders with an aggregate value of approximately ₹14.71 crore for the month of December.
- Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts saw a massive block deal where 26.97 lakh shares (4.3% equity) changed hands in a transaction valued at roughly ₹115 crore.
(Source: Moneycontrol)
Stocks Scaling Fresh 52-Week Highs
Despite the Indian stock market indices remaining flat, several individual stocks reached yearly peaks during the day.
- ASHOKLEY: Reached a 52-week high of 179.97.
- CANBK: Scaled to a new high of ₹154.50.
- MARUTI: Touched a peak of 16,818.
- NATIONALUM: Hit a high of 318.85.
- UPL: Climbed to a 52-week high of 792.65.
(Source: NSE, BSE)
The Bottom Line
The trading day demonstrated the resilience of the Indian stock market through sectoral strength. While the NIFTY 50 and SENSEX remained neutral on this expiry day, the surge in metal and auto stocks, led by Bajaj Auto and Tata Steel, coupled with a stronger rupee, suggests a healthy underlying appetite for quality equities. As large-cap stocks like Maruti and Canara Bank hit new highs, investors remain focused on specific growth triggers and order book expansions.
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