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Nifty's Decade of Gains: Indian Markets Soar into 2026 on Broad Rally

Indian equity benchmarks ended 2025 on a firm note, with the Nifty securing its tenth consecutive calendar year of gains. The rally was broad-based, led by strong performances in oil & gas, banking, and metal stocks, though the IT sector remained an outlier under pressure. While the mid-cap index extended its winning streak, the small-cap index ended its two-year rally with an annual decline. Analysts highlight that holding above key levels could pave the way for a test of all-time highs in the new year.

Key Points: Nifty Logs 10th Straight Yearly Gain as Indian Markets End 2025 Strong

  • Nifty's 10th straight yearly gain
  • Broad-based sectoral rally
  • Mid and small-cap divergence
  • IT sector under pressure
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Indian stock markets end 2025 on strong note, Nifty logs 10th consecutive year of gains

Indian stock markets closed 2025 with robust gains, led by banking and oil stocks, as the Nifty secured its tenth consecutive annual rise.

"Holding above the 26,000 mark remains crucial to sustain the ongoing uptrend - Market Analysts"

Mumbai, Dec 31

Indian equity markets ended the final trading session of the calendar year on a strong note, supported by broad-based buying across most sectors, even as information technology stocks remained under pressure.

At the close of trade, the Sensex settled at 85,220.6, gaining 545.52 points or 0.64 per cent.

The Nifty also finished higher at 26,129.6, up 190.75 points or 0.74 per cent. "Holding above the 26,000 mark remains crucial to sustain the ongoing uptrend and keep the possibility of a retest of the all-time high at 26,320 intact," analysts said.

"A decisive breakout above 26,200-26,230 could open the door for a sharper move toward the 26,300-26,500 zone," market watchers stated.

With this, the Nifty marked its tenth consecutive calendar year of gains, rising 10.5 per cent in 2025.

The Sensex also posted a solid performance, ending the year with a gain of 9.06 per cent.

Buying interest was seen in several heavyweight stocks on the BSE. Shares of Tata Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan, and Axis Bank ended among the top gainers.

On the other hand, technology stocks such as TCS, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys saw selling pressure, while Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, and ICICI Bank also closed in the red.

The broader market outperformed the benchmark indices during the session. The Nifty MidCap 100 index ended 0.95 per cent higher, while the Nifty SmallCap 100 index rose 1.11 per cent.

For the full calendar year 2025, the Nifty MidCap 100 gained 5.7 per cent, extending its winning streak to six consecutive years.

In contrast, the Nifty SmallCap index declined 5.6 per cent during the year, bringing its two-year rally to an end.

Sector-wise, markets showed broad strength. Except for the Nifty IT index, which slipped 0.3 per cent, all other sectoral indices closed in positive territory.

The Nifty Oil and Gas index led the gains with a rise of 2.66 per cent. Banking, realty, metal, consumer durables, media, and chemical stocks also saw strong buying, with each sector gaining more than 1 per cent by the end of the session.

Analysts said that the upbeat close reflected positive investor sentiment as Indian markets wrapped up the calendar year on a firm footing.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see the broader market (MidCap) outperforming. But the SmallCap index declining 5.6% shows retail investors need to be careful. Not all that glitters is gold. Hope 2026 brings more stability for small investors like me.
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Arjun K
IT stocks under pressure again... As someone working in the tech sector, this is a bit worrying. Hope the global demand picks up soon. On the bright side, banking and realty doing well is good for the overall economy. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Watching from the US, but have invested in Indian markets via ETFs. The consistent performance is impressive, especially compared to volatility elsewhere. The 10.5% gain for Nifty is solid. Kudos to the regulators and companies.
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Vikram M
Sensex at 85k! I remember when it crossed 10k and we had a celebration. This growth story is unreal. But let's not forget the common man - I hope this prosperity translates to more jobs and better living standards for all Indians.
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Karthik V
Oil & Gas index leading gains at 2.66% is interesting. Shows our traditional sectors still have steam. A respectful criticism though: media focuses too much on Sensex/Nifty. The real story for most is in the mid and small caps. More coverage needed there.
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