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Sensex Nifty Live Updates December 19: Indices End Higher; Volatility Remains Low
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Last Updated: 19th December 2025 - 04:30 pm
Indian markets ended Friday on a firm yet selective note, with benchmark indices extending gains amid supportive global cues and subdued volatility. The Sensex rose 0.53% to 84,929.36, while the Nifty 50 advanced 0.58% to 25,966.40. Banking stocks were largely range-bound, with the Nifty Bank edging up 0.03%. Stock-specific action dominated, led by Shriram Finance, Max Healthcare, Bharat Electronics, Tata Motors PV and Power Grid. Meanwhile, mild profit-taking was seen in HCL Tech, Hindalco, Kotak Bank and select metal and banking names. With India VIX easing further, overall sentiment remained steady, though investors stayed selective at higher levels.
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Stock Market Highlights, December 19
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Domestic Markets End Higher: Indian equities closed firmly in the green, supported by selective buying and low volatility. The Sensex rose 0.53% to 84,929.36, while the Nifty 50 advanced 0.58% to 25,966.40. The Nifty Bank was largely flat, up 0.03%. Among gainers, Shriram Finance, Max Healthcare, Bharat Electronics, Tata Motors PV and Power Grid led the rally, while mild pressure was seen in HCL Tech, Hindalco and select banking names. India VIX declined 1.47% to 9.57, signalling a calm risk environment.
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Global Cues Positive: Asian markets ended higher, led by the Nikkei’s 1.03% gain, with the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite also closing in the green. European markets were mixed, with modest gains in the DAX, CAC 40 and STOXX 50, while the FTSE 100 edged lower.
Wall Street Recap: U.S. equities closed higher overnight, with the NASDAQ jumping 1.38%, the S&P 500 up 0.79% and the Dow Jones gaining 0.14%, providing supportive global cues.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Shriram Finance | 4.10% |
| Max Healthcare | 2.62% |
| Bharat Electronics | 2.49% |
| Tata Motors PV | 2.43% |
| Power Grid Corporation | 2.05% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| HCL Tech | -1.18% |
| Hindalco | -0.34% |
| Kotak Bank | -0.23% |
| JSW Steel | -0.20% |
| ICICI Bank | -0.18% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 26031.5 | 0.35% |
| Nifty 50 | 25,966.40 | 0.58% |
| Nifty Bank | 59,069.20 | 0.027% |
| SENSEX | 84,929.36 | 0.53% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 9.5675 | -1.47% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 49,507.21 | 1.03% |
| Hang Seng | 25,690.53 | 0.74% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,454.86 | 0.41% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 9,825.96 | -0.12% |
| DAX | 24,239.94 | 0.17% |
| CAC 40 | 8,155.52 | 0.064% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,747.20 | 0.096% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 6,774.76 | 0.79% |
| NASDAQ | 23,006.36 | 1.38% |
| S&P 500 | 6,774.76 | 0.79% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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