Despite volatile conditions throughout the year, the country's stock market witnessed significant gains on the last day of 2025. After absorbing the shock of declines from the beginning of the week, both benchmark indices of the country opened at higher points than on Wednesday's closing. As the day progressed, the Sensex and Nifty50 continued to gain points.
On December 31, the Sensex rose by 0.64 per cent or 545 points. Due to this increase, the Bombay Stock Exchange's main index stands at 85,220 points. On this day, the Nifty50 gained 0.74 per cent or 190 points. As a result, the National Stock Exchange's main index stands at 26,129 points. This growth led to an increase of 4 lakh crore rupees in the market capitalisation of companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
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Along with the Sensex and Nifty50, small-cap and mid-cap indices also gained points on the year's last day. The Bombay Stock Exchange mid-cap index rose by 1 percent and the small-cap index increased by 1.19 per cent. Additionally, most sectoral indices on both exchanges gained points. The exception was Nifty IT, which was down on Wednesday.
Market analysts have cited multiple factors for the return of buoyancy in the stock market on the year's last day. On Wednesday, stocks of several steel manufacturing companies rose significantly. The substantial growth in metal stocks helped the overall market growth, according to experts.
Crude oil prices have declined in the international market. Falling by 0.10 per cent, Brent crude was priced at $61.27 per barrel on this day. The drop in oil prices brought positive vibes to Dalal Street. Among sectoral indices, Nifty Oil and Gas recorded the highest growth (2.66%). In 2025, fuel oil prices have decreased by nearly 10 per cent.
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Regarding this market growth, Vinod Nair, Research Head at Geojit Investment, said, "The market ended 2025 on a positive note. This will boost investor hopes from the beginning of 2026."
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