Liquide Post-Market Summary 17th December 2025

The markets struggled to capitalize on the early gains and closed lower for the third consecutive session on December 17, influenced by mixed global cues, sustained FII outflows and delays in a potential India-US trade deal.

Broader indices continued to underperform the frontline indices, with the BSE Midcap index falling 0.5% and the BSE Smallcap index declining by 0.8%.

Among sectoral performances, the PSU Bank index rose by 1.3%, while the Media index fell 1.7%. The Private Bank, Realty, Consumer Durables, FMCG and Healthcare indices were down by 0.4-1%.

NIFTY: The index opened 42.30 points higher at 25,902.40, reached a high of 25,929.15 and closed at 25,818.55. Nifty formed a bearish candle with upper and lower shadows on the daily chart. Its immediate resistance level is now placed at 25,900 while immediate support is at 25,760.

BANK NIFTY: The index opened 38.20 points higher at 59,072.80 and closed at 58,926.75. Bank Nifty also formed a bearish candle on the daily chart. Its immediate resistance level is now placed at 59,200 while immediate support is around 58,750.

Stocks in News

• Hindustan Zinc: Stock surged 3% intraday, reaching a 16-month high, as silver futures crossed ₹2.05 lakh per kg for the first time. Hindustan Zinc is the largest producer of silver in India.
• Shriram Finance: Stock gained 2% as the company's board prepares to meet on Friday to consider a proposal for raising funds.
• Akzo Nobel India: Stock plunged 14% following reports that the promoter, Imperial Chemical Industries, likely sold 48.8 lakh shares (9% stake) through block deals.

Other News

• Asian markets traded mixed on Wednesday, reflecting cautious sentiment as investors awaited key economic data and reacted to global macroeconomic cues.
• European shares rose, with financial and energy stocks leading the recovery from declines in the previous session.
• Oil prices gained more than 1% after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a "total and complete" blockade on all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, heightening geopolitical tensions amid concerns over demand.
• The Indian rupee appreciated after hitting a fresh record low in the previous session, breaking a five-day losing streak. It closed 66 paise higher at 90.37 against Tuesday's close of 91.03.

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