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December 19, 2025: Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Friday, buoyed by positive global cues, though they are on track to close the week lower for the third consecutive session. the Sensex was trading at 85,018.21, gaining 536.40 points or 0.63%, while the Nifty50 stood at 25,963.75, up 148.20 points, or 0.57%. Top performers on the Sensex included

, , TMPV, , , and , rising up to 2%. On the other hand, Tech, NPTC, , , , and Tata Steel were the laggards. All sectors traded in the green except Nifty Metal and PSU Bank, with Nifty Healthcare emerging as the strongest gainer. In the broader market, the Nifty Midcap index rose 0.23%, while the Smallcap index advanced 0.45%. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.