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The Indian equity benchmarks displayed mixed movement in early trade on Monday, December 29, 2025, as thin trading volumes were observed on the BSE and NSE amid a strong rally in metals, and the year-end holiday season kept investors on the sidelines on Dalal Street. The Sensex 30 is trading 50 points higher at 85,100. Nifty is up 10 points, trading at 26,050. Across the sectoral indices on the NSE , the trading was mixed:
Among the sectoral indices, barring chemicals, metals, IT and auto, all other major stock gauges on the NSE declined Monday. In other Asian markets, the trading was mixed Domestic Investors Bought Shares Worth ₹1,773 crore Sensex closed 367 points down on Friday The stock market declined on the last trading day of the week, Friday, December 26. Sensex closed 367 points lower at 85,041. Nifty also fell by 100 points, closing at 26,042.