Mumbai | December 29, 2025
Indian equity benchmarks opened slightly higher but volatile in early trade on Monday, December 29, as muted global cues and thin year-end volumes kept markets range-bound.
At around 10:00 AM IST, both the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty were trading marginally in the green, supported by buying interest in metal and IT stocks, while select heavyweight counters faced selling pressure.
📊 Key Index Levels (Early Trade)
BSE Sensex opened between 85,004–85,062 and was trading around 85,100–85,150, up 70–110 points, or 0.09%–0.12%.
NSE Nifty 50 opened near 26,063 and hovered around 26,070–26,072, gaining 30–32 points, or about 0.12%.
📈 Top Gainers and Losers
Among Sensex gainers, stocks such as Tata Steel, Bharat Electronics (BEL), Kotak Mahindra Bank, Infosys, and NTPC rose up to 1% in early trade.
On the downside, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries (RIL), and HCL Technologies traded lower, weighing on broader market momentum.
🏭 Sectoral Performance
Metal and IT sectors outperformed, aided by selective buying.
Banking and FMCG stocks showed mixed trends.
Overall market breadth remained narrow due to low participation in the final trading week of the year.
💱 Rupee vs US Dollar
The Indian rupee opened weaker against the US dollar amid a firm greenback and corporate hedging demand.
Opening level: Around ₹89.90 per dollar
Previous close: ₹89.85
Current range: ₹89.80–₹89.90, indicating mild pressure
🔍 Market Outlook
Analysts expect range-bound trading to continue, with investors remaining cautious ahead of the F&O expiry, year-end positioning, and the New Year holiday period. Global cues remain subdued, keeping risk appetite in check.
Investors are advised to track official NSE and BSE updates or their trading platforms for real-time market movements.
