Stock Market Highlights (December 9, 2025): Sensex Drops 435 Points, Nifty Ends at 25,840; Mid & Small Caps Shine Even as IT Drags
The Indian stock market saw a downward trend on December 9, 2025, with the Sensex dropping 436 points and the Nifty finishing beneath the 25,850 mark as a result of profit booking, global cues, and US–India trade concerns. Midcap and small cap indices performed better while IT and auto stocks were the major losers.
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Market Wrap: Weak Global Sentiment & Profit Booking Drag Markets Lower
The Indian stock market continued to lose for the second day in a row on Tuesday, as new rounds of profit taking, weak global cues, and the US–India trade relationship raised investors' wariness.
The atmosphere shifted to its lowest point when it was reported that President Trump may tax Indian rice, which would lead to long trade friction between the two countries.
Closing Bell
Sensex: 84,666.28 (⬇️ 436.41 pts | -0.51%)
Nifty 50: 25,839.65 (⬇️ 120.90 pts | -0.47%)
In spite of the cuts in the leading indexes, the entire market was more powerful:
Nifty MidCap: +0.32%
Nifty SmallCap: +1.14%
This contradiction once more brought to the surface the great bullish interest in the mid and small-sized firms.
Top Losers & Gainers
Sensex Losers
The index was pulled downward due to the presence of large companies: Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki, Sun Pharma, TCS, ICICI Bank, and Bajaj Finance—all of them dropping by a maximum of 4.6%.
Stocks That Held Strong
Eternal, Titan, Adani Ports, BEL, and SBI managed to stay in the green, providing some support to the otherwise weak index.
Sector Snapshot
Down: IT, Auto, Pharma (all down nearly 1%)
In Red: PSU Bank, FMCG, Media, Consumer Durables, Chemicals
Outperformers: Broader markets (MidCap & SmallCap)
The Nifty IT index suffered the most losses because of fears of a decline in global tech spending, which was driven by a mix of macroeconomic factors.
Technical Take: Nifty Faces Stiff Resistance
According to Ponmudi R, CEO, Enrich Money:
Nifty went down to 25,728 and got support near the very important level of 25,700.
The bounce-back attempt towards 25,900 was limited by the continued selling.
Key Levels to Watch:
Bullish revival only above: 26,000
Support zone: 25,700
Breakdown could take Nifty to: 25,600 – 25,500
Near-term sentiment remains “moderately bearish” as momentum cools off.
Expert Market Insight
Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services commented:
Markets were guarded ahead of the Fed's decision on policies.
A depreciated rupee, persistent FII outflows, and uncertainty over the trade pact US–India caused the market to feel weighed down.
The global sentiment was negatively impacted by the rising Japanese bond yields and speculations about the BOJ tightening its policy in December.
A 25-bps cut in Fed’s rates is almost a given, but the guidance for 2026 will be crucial.
Despite the fluctuations, India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals are providing a cushion against declines.
Midcap & Smallcap Rebound: The Bright Spot
The small and mid-cap indices had a spectacular comeback, going up to 3% from the day’s low, with such stocks as Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra), Kaynes Technology, Solara Active Pharma, and Le Travenues Technology seeing strong buying activity.
Major Corporate Headlines of the Day
🇮🇳 Adani Group to Invest $75 Billion
Gautam Adani's announcement of a whopping $75 billion investment in wind and solar energy, and hydrogen over the next five years.
Delhivery jumps 4%
Launches 'Delhivery International,' which is focused on MSMEs with the offering of global logistics solutions.
Tata Motors hits new high
Robust business outlook drives stock to a fresh record high.
