Stock Market Close: Sensex advances 638 points; Nifty settles at 26,172; SMIDs, metal and IT stocks lead gains.

Stock Market Close Highlights, Monday, December 22, 2025: Indian equity benchmarks wrapped up Monday’s session on a positive note, extending the previous session’s rally despite mixed global signals. Strong buying in information technology and metal counters supported the indices, while positive sentiment surrounding the proposed India–New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) further boosted investor confidence. The BSE Sensex closed at 85,567.48, registering a rise of 638.12 points, or 0.75 per cent. Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 finished at 26,172.40, gaining 206 points, or 0.79 per cent. On the BSE,

, and emerged as the top performers, whereas , Bank and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) weighed on the index. On the NSE, , and led the advances, while , Products and SBI were among the biggest laggards. Broader markets also ended in the green. The Nifty SmallCap 100 index surged 1.17 per cent, while the Nifty MidCap 100 index rose 0.84 per cent. From a sectoral perspective, Nifty IT outperformed with a gain of 2.06 per cent, followed by the Metal index, which climbed 1.41 per cent. Nifty Consumer Durables was the only sector to close lower, slipping 0.16 per cent. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.