Stock Markets Open Strong on Monday
The Indian stock market began the week on a robust note on Monday, 22 December 2025, with benchmark indices trading sharply higher. The Sensex rose 400 points to 85,300, while the Nifty climbed 120 points to hit 26,100, supported by solid buying in metal and information technology (IT) stocks.
Market sentiment remained upbeat as investors took cues from firm global trends and strong domestic institutional investor activity.
Strong Performance Across Key Sectors
Among the 30 Sensex constituents, major gainers included Infosys, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Trent, HCL Tech, and Bharti Airtel, all posting steady gains during the session. However, UltraTech Cement and Power Grid slipped slightly, ending as the only laggards of the day.
Sector-wise, metal stocks led the charge, with companies like Tata Steel and JSW Steel witnessing active buying. The IT sector also showed robust strength, aided by renewed optimism over strong earnings and global tech trends. Banking and pharma counters posted modest but positive movement.
Global Markets Provide a Boost
Global cues continued to drive investor sentiment. Most Asian markets traded higher, mirroring gains from Wall Street.
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Nikkei (Japan): Up 1.97% to 50,480
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KOSPI (South Korea): Up 1.86% to 4,095
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Shanghai Composite (China): Up 0.71% to 3,917
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Hang Seng (Hong Kong): Up 0.28% to 25,763
Meanwhile, on Wall Street, the major US indices ended Friday with gains — Dow Jones up 0.38%, S&P 500 up 0.88%, and Nasdaq up 1.31% — setting a positive tone for Asian trading.
Domestic Buying Continues to Stabilize Markets
Continuing from the previous week, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) remained net buyers, helping sustain market momentum. Data from December 19 showed FIIs bought shares worth ₹1,830.89 crore, while DIIs made heavier purchases of ₹5,722.89 crore.
For December so far, FIIs have offloaded ₹19,857.37 crore, but DIIs have countered these outflows with ₹52,032.12 crore of net buys — underlining growing confidence among homegrown investors.
In contrast, November 2025 saw FIIs selling ₹17,500 crore worth of Indian equities, with DIIs stepping up with investments exceeding ₹77,000 crore.
Market Had Closed Higher on Friday
The previous trading session on Friday, December 19, also ended in green territory, with the Sensex rising 447 points to 84,929 and the Nifty gaining 150 points to 25,966. Out of the 30 Sensex stocks, 26 closed higher, driven by notable gains in Tata Motors, Power Grid, and BEL.
Outlook: Momentum Likely to Continue
Analysts suggest that the market could maintain its positive tone in the near term, backed by improving global risk appetite and strong domestic liquidity. However, they caution that profit booking may occur at higher levels, especially in overbought segments.
With the Sensex rising 400 points and the Nifty extending past 26,100, the mood on Dalal Street remains cautiously optimistic as the market heads into the final trading days of 2025.
