Liquide Post-Market Summary 16th December 2025

In another volatile session, the Indian equity markets ended lower for the second consecutive day on December 16, weighed down by continued depreciation in the rupee and uncertainty surrounding the India‑US trade deal.

The Nifty opened below 26,000, following weak global cues, and remained in the negative zone throughout the session. In the final hour, profit-booking pushed the index below the 25,850 mark.

Among the broader indices, the BSE Midcap index fell by 0.8% and the BSE Smallcap index shed 0.7%. Sectorally, only Consumer Durables and Media sectors saw gains, while all other indices closed in the red.

The Indian rupee depreciated by 1% over the last five trading sessions, crossing the 91‑mark for the first time, and hitting a record low of 91.08 per dollar during the session.

NIFTY: The index opened 75.80 points lower at 25,951.50, reached a high of 25,980.75 and closed at 25,860.10. Nifty formed a bearish candle on the daily chart. Its immediate resistance level is now placed at 25,930 while immediate support is at 25,790.

BANK NIFTY: The index opened 173.05 points lower at 59,288.75 and closed at 59,034.60. Bank Nifty also formed a bearish candle on the daily chart. Its immediate resistance level is now placed at 59,400 while immediate support is around 58,800.

Stocks in News

• Vedanta: Stock rose nearly 4% after the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the company’s long-awaited demerger plan.
• Ion Exchange: Stock gained nearly 4% after the company secured contracts worth ₹205 crore from Rayzon Energy and INOX Solar.
• PB Fintech: Stock fell 5.5% after the new insurance amendment bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha today, proposed allowing the IRDAI to set limits on commission payments to insurance agents.

Global News

• Asian stocks broadly closed lower as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. economic data (jobs and inflation) and weaker regional economic cues.
• European shares were muted, with gains in heavyweight financials and healthcare stocks offset by sharp declines in defence and technology sectors.
• Oil prices fell more than $1 on Tuesday, dropping below $60 per barrel, the lowest since May, as prospects for a Russia‑Ukraine peace deal strengthened, raising expectations of eased sanctions.
• Gold prices slipped on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data, which could influence Federal Reserve policy heading into the new year.

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