The Indian stock market maintained a steady, positive trajectory in the morning session on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Investors are navigating a landscape defined by global monetary easing and significant domestic corporate developments. While the opening was flat, the indices managed to hold onto minor gains as the morning progressed, supported largely by the IT and Metal sectors.
At 10:12 AM, on December 11, the BSE Sensex was trading marginally higher at 84,419.43, registering a slight gain of 28.16 points or 0.033%. Shortly after, at 10:13 AM, the broader Nifty 50 was trading at 25,777.95, recording a minor gain of 19.95 points or 0.077%.
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the Indian stock market drivers, top stock movements, and corporate news shaping the trading day.
(Source: NSE, BSE)
Fed Rate Cut Boosts Sentiment
The primary catalyst for the market’s stability is the latest policy shift from the United States. On December 11, the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated 25 basis point rate cut. This move lowered the benchmark federal funds rate to a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, the lowest level since 2022.
This marks the Fed’s final cut of the year and potentially the last under Chair Jerome Powell. Despite a divided vote among committee members, the decision provided a positive signal to global equities. Wall Street finished higher, with the Dow Jones gaining 1%, creating a constructive backdrop for Indian stocks, particularly in export heavy sectors like IT.
(Source: Livemint)
Top Gainers In The Opening Session
Earlier in the session at 09:55 AM, IST, specific stocks showed clear directional trends in response to the rate cut and individual company news.
- Infosys Ltd: The IT major led the charge, advancing 0.83% to ₹1,598.
- Tata Steel Ltd: Gained 0.78% to reach ₹163.5, supported by major expansion plans.
- Bajaj Finserv Ltd: Rose 0.69% to trade at ₹2,080.
- Adani Enterprises Ltd: Continued its upward march, gaining 0.61% to ₹2,225.
- Shriram Finance & Hindalco: Both posted gains exceeding 0.5%.
(Source: ETNOW)
Corporate News and Stocks to Watch
Several key corporate announcements are driving specific stock activity in the Indian stock market today.
- Tata Steel: Is a key stock to watch after its Board approved a 4.8 MTPA capacity expansion at Neelachal Ispat Nigam (NINL) to strengthen its long products portfolio. The company also approved the acquisition of a 50.01% stake in Thriveni Pellets for ₹636 crore.
- Petronet LNG: Secured loan agreements worth ₹12,000 crore from a consortium of SBI and Bank of Baroda for its petrochemicals project in Dahej.
- IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation): Has slashed its Q3 capacity and revenue guidance following a regulatory directive to cut its winter schedule by 10% amidst massive operational disruptions.
- Ashoka Buildcon: A joint venture involving Adani Road Transport and Ashoka Buildcon received a Letter of Acceptance for the ₹1,815.79 crore Mithi River Development project.
- SEPC: Settled a dispute with Hindustan Copper and won a mining project worth ₹72.55 crore.
- Adani Enterprises: Successfully closed its rights issue worth ₹24,930.30 crore.
- Nestle India: Announced that CFO Svetlana Boldina will move to a new role in 2026, with Jagdeep Singh Marahar nominated as a Whole time Director.
(Source: Moneycontrol, CNBC TV 18)
Realty and Defence
- Prestige Estates: Subsidiaries acquired partnership interest in Bharatnagar Buildcon LLP for ₹938.75 crore.
- Mazagon Dock: Signed an MoU with the Brazilian and Indian Navies for submarine maintenance cooperation.
(Source: Moneycontrol, CNBC TV 18)
The Bottomline
Investors are treading with cautious optimism following the Federal Reserve’s rate cut, pushing the Sensex and Nifty to hold steady gains at 84,419 and 25,777, respectively. While broader indices are flat to marginally positive, sector-specific action is heating up, particularly in IT and Metals, driven by favorable global cues and robust corporate expansion plans from heavyweights like Tata Steel.
Investors and traders should keep a close watch on the 25,750 support level on the Nifty as the market digests the Fed’s “final cut” narrative.
Disclaimer: Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing. This content is purely for information purpose only and in no way to be considered as an advice or recommendation. The securities are quoted as an example and not as a recommendation.
Investors are requested to do their own due diligence before investing. Paytm Money Ltd SEBI Reg No. Broking – INZ000240532, Depository Participant – IN – DP – 416 – 2019, Depository Participant Number: CDSL – 12088800, NSE (90165), BSE (6707) Regd Office: 136, 1st Floor, Devika Tower, Nehru Place, Delhi – 110019. For complete Terms & Conditions and Disclaimers visit: https://www.paytmmoney.com/stocks/policies/terms .
