Sensex, Nifty Rally Led by Midcaps; VIX Plunges | 12 December 2025, 10:07 AM IST
Sensex (+0.37%), Nifty (+0.38%) rally Dec 12 led by midcaps (0.73%), smallcaps (0.77%) after sharp correction. VIX plunges 2.98% to 10.09, signaling risk-on return. Banks support, IT books profits-26,200 Nifty beckons.
Indian benchmarks built on yesterday's recovery with Sensex advancing 317.85 points to 85,135.98 (+0.37%) and Nifty 50 rising 99.00 points to 25,997.55 (+0.38%). Midcaps and smallcaps stole the show with Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.73% and Nifty Smallcap 100 gaining 0.77%, reflecting strong risk appetite return. Banking added support while IT saw mild profit booking. India VIX tumbled 2.98% to 10.09, lowest in weeks, signaling volatility normalization post recent spikes and sustained US Fed dovish momentum.
Snapshot – 10:07 AM IST, 12 December 2025
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 85,135.98 | 317.85 | 0.37 |
| NIFTY 50 | 25,997.55 | 99.00 | 0.38 |
| NIFTY BANK | 59,454.75 | 244.90 | 0.41 |
| NIFTY IT | 37,931.55 | -165.45 | -0.43 |
| India VIX | 10.09 | -0.31 | -2.98 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 60,013.20 | 435.15 | 0.73 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 17,360.00 | 131.95 | 0.77 |
Latest News & Trends
- Midcaps, smallcaps rebound sharply after brutal correction; value buying emerges in beaten-down names.
- US Fed rate cut continuation boosts global liquidity flows; FII selling pressure eases significantly.
- Banking steady with select PSUs leading; IT profit booking after sharp recovery yesterday.
- Rupee stabilizes away from 90/USD crisis levels; focus shifts to Q3 earnings acceleration.
Predictions & Watch Outs
- Nifty targets 26,200 decisively; midcaps could lead to 61,000+ if momentum sustains.
- Favor mid/smallcaps momentum; trail IT longs with tight stops.
- Trade strategy: Ride broader rally, scale into strength with 25,900 support buffer.
