Mumbai, Maharashtra (UNA) :
Equity markets in India ended the calendar year 2025 on a positive trajectory, with benchmark indices registering notable gains on the last trading day. The BSE Sensex climbed more than 546 points, while the NSE Nifty crossed the 26,100 mark, supported by renewed buying enthusiasm across key sectors and fresh domestic investor participation.
Overall market movement showed broad‑based strength as buying interest emerged in both large‑cap and mid‑cap stocks. Financials, consumer, and technology segments contributed to the upward momentum, helping offset earlier session volatility. Market breadth remained positive, with a higher number of advancing stocks compared with decliners.
The rise in benchmark indices was attributed to a combination of year‑end portfolio rebalancing by institutional participants and sustained domestic inflows. Investor confidence was buoyed by stable macroeconomic cues and expectations of continued corporate performance in 2026, even as global headwinds remained manageable.
In terms of specific performance, banking and financial services names led the gains, supported by strong trading volumes and favourable domestic trends. Select technology and consumer discretionary stocks also recorded meaningful upticks, reflecting broader optimism about sectoral growth prospects.
Market participants noted that domestic institutional investors played a significant role in driving the late‑year rally, providing support amid subdued foreign portfolio flows. Analysts said that while near‑term volatility cannot be ruled out, the year’s closing strength underscores underlying resilience in Indian markets as they head into the new year.
