Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Climb Over 0.5% in Positive Close
Indian markets closed positively on December 12, with Nifty 50 breaching 26,000 and Sensex surpassing 85,000. The session saw a broad-based rally with 61% of traded stocks advancing. InterGlobe Aviation clarified no SEBI investigation and disclosed a CGST penalty. Infosys witnessed significant promoter share sales.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded on a positive note on December 12, 2025, with both major indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, registering gains of over half a percent.
Key Index Performance
| Index | Closing Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 26,042.80 | 144.25 | 0.56% |
| BSE Sensex | 85,264.79 | 446.66 | 0.53% |
Both indices showed strength, with the Nifty 50 closing above the 26,000 mark and the Sensex surpassing 85,000 points.
Market Breadth
The overall market sentiment was decidedly positive, as reflected in the market breadth:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,559 |
| Positive | 2,799 |
| Negative | 1,760 |
With nearly 61% of traded stocks closing in the green, the session demonstrated a broad-based rally across the market.
Buzzing Stocks
InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
- The company clarified that it has not received any communication from SEBI regarding an investigation, contrary to media reports.
- InterGlobe Aviation also disclosed receiving a CGST penalty order of ₹58.75 crores from the Delhi South Commissionerate for FY 2020-21. The company plans to contest this order, citing a strong case on merits.
Infosys
- Promoter activity was notable, with two significant share sales:
- Bhairavi Madhusudhan Shibulal sold 5,42,375 equity shares at ₹1,589.51 per share on December 10, 2025, reducing her holding from 0.13% to 0.12%.
- Shreyas Shibulal sold 19,92,860 equity shares worth ₹317.91 crores over December 10-11, 2025, decreasing his shareholding from 0.49% to 0.44%.
Conclusion
The Indian markets closed on a positive note, with both Nifty and Sensex posting gains. The broader market showed strength with a majority of stocks advancing. Corporate news, particularly from InterGlobe Aviation and insider transactions at Infosys, caught investor attention during the session.
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