Sensex, Nifty Flat; IT Surges Amid FPI Caution | 18 December 2025, 9:30 AM IST
Sensex (-0.13%), Nifty (-0.10%) open flat Dec 18 amid FPI outflows, rupee weakness. IT surges 0.95% bucking trend; VIX steady. GIFT Nifty negative signals caution—watch 25,765 support, 26,000 resistance
Indian benchmarks opened marginally lower on December 18 amid cautious sentiment driven by persistent FPI outflows, rupee weakness near record lows, and delayed India-US trade negotiations. Sensex slipped 113.92 points to 84,445.73 (-0.13%) while Nifty 50 edged down 24.95 points to 25,793.60 (-0.10%). IT sector bucked the trend with Nifty IT surging 0.95%, offsetting mild losses in banking and midcaps. India VIX held steady at 9.83 (-0.10%) as GIFT Nifty indicated flat-to-negative start tracking weak Asian cues.
Snapshot – 9:30 AM IST, 18 December 2025
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 84,445.73 | -113.92 | -0.13 |
| NIFTY 50 | 25,793.60 | -24.95 | -0.10 |
| NIFTY BANK | 58,853.90 | -72.85 | -0.12 |
| NIFTY IT | 38,533.50 | 361.45 | 0.95 |
| India VIX | 9.83 | -0.01 | -0.10 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 59,310.65 | -78.20 | -0.13 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 17,099.85 | -38.70 | -0.23 |
Latest News & Trends
- FPI outflows and rupee weakness dominate; markets expect consolidation after recent volatility.
- IT strength led by HCLTech on positive deal flows; Tata Motors , Paytm in focus.
- Nifty support 25,765, resistance 26,000-26,100; Bank Nifty rangebound 58,500-60,100.
- Key stocks: Tata Chemicals NCD raise, Maruti EV push, GMR Power fundraising.
Predictions & Watch Outs
- Nifty downside risk to 25,600-25,500 on break below 25,765; upside hurdle 26,000.
- Favor IT leaders; defensive stance amid FPI flows, trade negotiation delays.
- Trade strategy: Book profits on bounces, accumulate quality at supports.
