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Sensex, Nifty Updates December 4: Markets Extend Gains Amid Global Strength
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Last Updated: 4th December 2025 - 03:54 pm
Indian markets closed higher on Wednesday, supported by steady buying in select heavyweight stocks. The Nifty 50 rose 0.18% to 26,033.75, while the Sensex gained 0.19% to 85,265.32. Tech Mahindra, HDFC Life Insurance, and TCS were the top performers, whereas Indigo, Reliance, and Hindalco Industries recorded declines. Asian market cues were largely positive, with Japan’s Nikkei surging 2.33%, the Hang Seng up 0.68%, and the Shanghai Composite edging higher by 0.055%. European indices traded mildly higher in mid-session, led by the DAX (+0.75%), CAC 40 (+0.43%), and FTSE 100 (+0.054%). On Wall Street, major U.S. indices were trading higher in the latest session, with the Dow up 0.86%, the Nasdaq gaining 0.17%, and the S&P 500 adding 0.30%.
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Stock Market Highlights, December 4
- Domestic Indices Extend Gains: Indian benchmarks edged higher, with the Sensex up 0.19% at 85,265.32 and the Nifty 50 advancing 0.18% to 26,033.75. Tech Mahindra led the gainers with a 1.51% rise, followed by HDFC Life Insurance (1.49%) and TCS (1.48%). On the downside, Indigo fell 2.39%, making it the top loser.
- Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets were mostly positive, led by Japan’s Nikkei, which surged 2.33%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 0.68%, while Shanghai Composite closed nearly flat. European indices traded mildly higher at mid-session, with the FTSE 100 up 0.054%, and the DAX and CAC 40 rising 0.75% and 0.43%, respectively.
- Wall Street Recap: U.S. markets were trading higher, with the Dow Jones up 0.86%, the NASDAQ gaining 0.17%, and the S&P 500 up 0.30%, reflecting continued optimism across major indices.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Tech Mahindra | 1.51% |
| HDFC Life Insurance | 1.49% |
| TCS | 1.48% |
| SBI Life Insurance | 1.41% |
| Bharat Electronics | 1.25% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Indigo | -2.39% |
| Reliance | -0.88% |
| Hindalco Industries | -0.65% |
| Maruti Suzuki | -0.64% |
| Titan | -0.62 |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 26171.5 | 0.31% |
| Nifty 50 | 26,033.75 | 0.18% |
| Nifty Bank | 59,288.70 | -0.10% |
| SENSEX | 85,265.32 | 0.19% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 10.83 | -3.39% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 51,028.42 | 2.33% |
| Hang Seng | 25,935.90 | 0.68% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,427.02 | 0.055% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 9,697.30 | 0.054% |
| DAX | 23,870.72 | 0.75% |
| CAC 40 | 8,122.59 | 0.43% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,721.17 | 0.47% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 47,882.90 | 0.86% |
| NASDAQ | 23,454.09 | 0.17% |
| S&P 500 | 6,849.72 | 0.30% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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