Mumbai, India | December 23, 2025
Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Monday, extending last week’s momentum, while the Indian rupee strengthened against the US dollar in early trade.
At the opening bell, benchmark indices traded firmly in the green amid positive global cues and sustained investor confidence.
📊 Market Opening Highlights
In early trading at around 9:19 am:
The BSE Sensex rose 383.49 points, or 0.45%, to reach 85,321.85
The NSE Nifty 50 gained 142.35 points, or 0.55%, to trade at 26,108.75
The upbeat opening followed a strong close in the previous session on Friday.
🔔 Friday’s Closing Snapshot
On Friday, the 30-share BSE Sensex surged 447.55 points to settle at 84,929.36, while the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 150.85 points to close at 25,966.40.
The rally was supported by broad-based buying across key sectors.
💱 Rupee Strengthens Against Dollar
Alongside equity gains, the Indian rupee appreciated by 22 paise in early trade, strengthening to 89.45 against the US dollar. Currency movement reflected improved risk sentiment and steady capital flows at the start of the week.
📌 Market Outlook
Analysts said investors are closely tracking global market trends, currency movements, and upcoming macroeconomic cues for further direction during the week.
