Sensex, Nifty Dip Amid Profit Booking; VIX Rises | 15 December 2025, 9:47 AM IST
Sensex (-0.36%), Nifty (-0.40%) correct Dec 15 with midcaps (-0.6%) leading profit booking. VIX spikes 2.77% signaling caution return. Banks, IT slip amid FII flows—watch 25,800 support, Q3 earnings for direction.
Indian benchmarks pulled back from recent recovery on December 15 with Sensex declining 302.75 points to 84,964.91 (-0.36%) and Nifty 50 falling 103.80 points to 25,943.15 (-0.40%). Midcaps led losses with Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.60% while banking and IT also weakened. India VIX jumped 2.77% to 10.39, reflecting returning volatility after sustained profit booking across segments following the sharp rebound from early December lows. Markets digest mixed global cues amid ongoing FII outflows and anticipation of Q3 earnings season acceleration.
Snapshot – 9:47 AM IST, 15 December 2025
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 84,964.91 | -302.75 | -0.36 |
| NIFTY 50 | 25,943.15 | -103.80 | -0.40 |
| NIFTY BANK | 59,156.10 | -233.85 | -0.39 |
| NIFTY IT | 38,181.90 | -92.85 | -0.24 |
| India VIX | 10.39 | 0.28 | 2.77 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 59,919.20 | -364.10 | -0.60 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 17,341.35 | -48.60 | -0.28 |
Latest News & Trends
- Profit booking intensified across midcaps after 0.73% surge yesterday; high-beta names under maximum pressure.
- FII outflows persist post-RBI MPC though pace moderated; DII buying provides downside cushion.
- Banking faces rotation selling after recent outperformance; IT steady despite global tech caution.
- Rupee volatility persists near critical 90/USD; Q3 earnings from IT majors to guide sentiment.
Predictions & Watch Outs
- Nifty support cluster 25,800-25,900; resistance returns at 26,200.
- Favor defensives, largecaps; trim midcaps on rallies till VIX stabilizes below 10.
- Trade strategy: Buy quality dips toward support with tight trailing stops.
