Weekly market update, Dec 19, 2025

Indian equity markets declined amid weak global cues, with lingering uncertainty around tariffs, and a weakening rupee driven by import demand and persistent foreign portfolio outflows. Key benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 lost 0.40% and 0.31% respectively. The broader market indices, BSE MidCap rose by 0.15% and BSE SmallCap declined by 0.18%, respectively. All sectoral indices closed on a mixed note. BSE Information Technology was the major gainer, up 1.20%.

Looking ahead, Analysts expect that stock markets are likely to trade in a range-bound manner in a holiday-shortened week where trading activity of foreign investors, currency movement and global macroeconomic data announcements are expected to drive sentiments. Several global markets may see subdued activity on account of Christmas and New Year holidays. On the domestic front, markets will track infrastructure output data, along with updates on bank loan growth, deposit growth, and foreign exchange reserves. Currency movement and crude oil prices will also remain important variables.

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