Top Gainers & Losers: IT Stocks Drag Nifty, Coal India Leads Rally, Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Published: 2025-12-23 16:30 IST | Category: Markets | Author: Abhi
The Indian stock market experienced a volatile trading session on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, ultimately closing with mixed results. The Nifty 50 managed a slight uptick of 0.02% to settle at 26,177.15, extending its rally for a third consecutive session, while the BSE Sensex slipped by 0.05% to 85,524.84, snapping its two-day winning streak. This divergence was largely influenced by sectoral performances, with IT stocks facing selling pressure and other sectors like metal and FMCG showing resilience.
Top Nifty 50 Gainers Today
The Nifty 50 saw several stocks post notable gains, driven by sectoral tailwinds and positive investor sentiment.
- Coal India
- Closed at ₹400.7, up 3.7%, making it the highest gainer on the Nifty 50. The broader metal sector also shined today.
- Shriram Finance
- Ended at ₹957.5, registering a 2.4% gain. Financial services stocks contributed to the overall gains.
- ITC
- Settled at ₹408.9, closing 1.5% higher. The FMCG sector was among the winners today.
- UltraTech Cement
- Finished the session at ₹11,682, up 1.3%.
Top Nifty 50 Losers Today
Conversely, the IT sector experienced significant downturns, leading to several stocks appearing on the losers' list.
- Infosys
- Closed at ₹1,668.3, down 1.3%. Other sources indicated a drop of 1.48%. Infosys was the biggest laggard in the Nifty50 index.
- Bharti Airtel
- Closed at ₹2,122.9, down 1.2%. It was also listed as a top drag on the Nifty.
- Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone
- Closed at ₹1,493.6, down 1.0%. Adani Ports was among the top losers on the NSE.
- Tech Mahindra
- Closed at ₹1,633.0, down 0.8%. Other reports showed a decline of 0.92%. Tech Mahindra was also a top drag on the Sensex.
Analysis: Reasons Behind the Moves
The market's performance today was characterized by a tug-of-war between various sectors. The overall Indian equity benchmarks ended on a flat note after a highly volatile session, with selling pressure observed in select heavyweight stocks.
The primary reason for the Nifty's muted performance and the significant decline in specific stocks was the widespread profit booking in the Information Technology (IT) sector. The Nifty IT index was the top sectoral loser, falling 0.80%. This correction came after the Nifty IT index recorded its best single-day jump on Monday, leading to investors cashing in on recent gains. Companies like Infosys and Tech Mahindra, being major IT players, were directly impacted by this trend.
Adding to the market's cautious sentiment was the weekly expiry of Nifty derivatives, which often contributes to volatility. Furthermore, some profit booking was seen in select stocks following a two-day solid rally across the broader market.
On the flip side, gains in financial services, FMCG, and metal shares helped to offset the losses from the IT sector, preventing a sharper decline in the Nifty 50. The Nifty Metal index, for instance, surged 0.53%. This sectoral rotation indicates a shift in investor focus towards more defensive or value-oriented stocks amidst the current market dynamics.
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