Indian markets bounced back from a weak start to end the day almost unchanged, while gold prices reached new highs. Even though the main indices dropped slightly, some sectors had a great day. Media companies led the way, rising 1.79%, followed by FMCG (+0.69%) and Consumer Durables (+0.52%). There was also excitement among investors about a possible big investment from a Japanese group.
Here is a comprehensive wrap of how the markets performed on December 15, 2025, along with the major corporate developments that shaped the day.
Market Snapshot: Indices Show Resilience
The Nifty 50 faced some pressure in the morning but staged a steady comeback. By the end of the day, the index had recovered lost ground and closed safely above the 26,000 mark.
- NIFTY 50: Closed at 26,027, recording a minor dip of 19.65 points (0.075%).
- BSE SENSEX: Ended the day at 85,213, down by 54.30 points (0.064%).
- BANK NIFTY: Recovered from its lows to close in the green at 59,438.15, up by 48.20 points.
Despite the dip, market breadth remained mixed as of 15:02 PM, shares of 2062 companies advanced while shares of 1826 companies declined, with 156 company stocks remaining unchanged.
(Source: BSE, NSE)
Top Movers and Sectors
While the headline numbers were flat, specific pockets of the market saw vibrant action. Nifty Media emerged as the top sectoral performer, gaining 1.79 percent, followed by Nifty FMCG (+0.69%) and Nifty Consumer Durables (+0.52%).
Among individual stocks, IndiGo led the charge with a 2.05 percent gain. Other top performers included:
(Source: ANI News)
Gold Rallies Near All-Time Highs
While stock markets remained flat, the gold market shined. Gold prices rose for the fifth day in a row, reacting positively to the US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates. Lower interest rates generally make gold more attractive to investors compared to bonds or savings accounts, which now offer lower returns.
Bullion climbed as much as 1.1 percent, reaching within $40 of its all-time high. This marks its longest winning streak since October.
(Source: Moneycontrol, CNBC TV-18)
Corporate Movers: SBI and Shriram Finance
Two major financial heavyweights made headlines today with significant leadership and deal updates.
- SBI Gets New Managing Director: In a major leadership update, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has formally approved the appointment of Ravi Ranjan as the Managing Director (MD) of the State Bank of India (SBI).
- Deal Street Buzz: Shriram Finance was a key focus for investors today, with its stock rising slightly by 0.45 percent to close at ₹852. Media reports suggest that Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is in advanced talks to acquire a minority stake in the company.
Sources indicate that the Japanese banking giant may invest over ¥500 billion (approximately $3.2 billion) for a stake of around 20 percent. Discussions are believed to be at an advanced stage, with a potential agreement possible as early as this week.
(Source: Moneycontrol, Bloomberg)
Sector Watch: Order Wins Lift Infra & Engineering Stocks
The session belonged to the engineering and infrastructure companies, which saw their order books swell significantly.
- SEPC Jumps 10%: Shares of SEPC surged 9.89 percent after the company secured a massive domestic contract worth ₹3,300 crore from South Eastern Coalfields (SECL) through the JARPL-AT Consortium.
- Wheels India Rallies: The stock gained 7.45 percent after signing a technical assistance agreement with Japan-based Topy Industries. The deal focuses on the design, development, and manufacture of aluminium alloy wheels.
- Jayant Infratech Hits Circuit: The stock locked in a 5 percent upper circuit after bagging a ₹40.55 crore order from Central Railway.
- Ashoka Buildcon Gains: The EPC major rose 2.30 percent after receiving an order from the BMC to construct a flyover linking J.J. Bridge and Sitaram Selam Bridge in Mumbai.
- KEC International Up: The RPG Group company rose 1.97 percent after announcing new orders worth ₹1,150 crore across its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and civil businesses.
- GPT Infra & WPIL Wins: GPT Infra’s JV was declared the lowest bidder for a ₹1,740 crore project, while WPIL’s subsidiary bagged a ₹1,340 crore order in South Africa.
- Elitecon International Hits Upper Circuit: The company bagged a long-term supply contract worth USD 97.35 million (₹8.75 billion) for tobacco-allied products. The stock locked at Rs 114.84, up 4.99 per cent.
(Source: Moneycontrol, CNBC TV-18)
IPO Watch: ICICI Prudential AMC
The primary market continues to attract attention. The ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company IPO saw steady demand on its second day. As of 14:40 IST on December 15, the issue was subscribed 1.62 times overall.
- Non-Institutional Investors (NII): 2.85 times
- Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB): 2.20 times
- Retail Investors: 0.69 times
- Shareholder Portion: 2.08 times
(Source: Moneycontrol)
The Bottom Line
Monday’s session highlighted the market’s underlying strength. Despite a nervous start, the Nifty’s ability to defend the 26,000 level, combined with a series of high-value order wins in the midcap space and potential mega-deals like Shriram-MUFG, suggests that investor sentiment remains robust. With gold approaching record highs and key IPOs remaining open, investors have plenty of triggers to watch in the coming sessions.
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