Indian Markets Weekly View (December 22–26, 2025)

This is the final trading week before the year winds down.

And the market knows it.

There’s no rush. No urgency. No loud moves. What we are seeing now is something experienced investors recognise instantly — acceptance. Prices are not falling despite profit booking. They’re not racing higher either. They’re simply holding their ground.

That usually tells you one thing: the market is comfortable where it is.

This Indian Markets Weekly View looks at what actually matters in the December 22–26 week — not noise, not excitement, just reality.

Indian Markets Weekly View: How the Market Is Feeling Right Now

Last week wasn’t dramatic. And that’s exactly why it was important.

Every dip found buyers. Every rise faced mild selling. Nothing panicked. Nothing euphoric. That balance is rare when indices are near highs.

It suggests institutions are not in exit mode. They’re adjusting positions. Retail participation has cooled a bit, which is also healthy. When markets climb quietly, they usually last longer.

With holidays approaching, expect fewer participants — but that doesn’t mean weakness. It means respect for levels.

Index Levels You Should Actually Care About

Nifty 50

Nifty continues to revolve around the 26,000 area, and at this point, it has become more psychological than technical.

Each time the index moves closer to that level, buyers step in. Not aggressively. Just enough. That’s important. It tells us there’s confidence, not desperation.

As long as Nifty stays above 25,900–26,000, the broader structure remains intact. Upside enthusiasm will only return if we see sustained trade above 26,400–26,600. Until then, sideways action is not a problem — it’s digestion.

Bank Nifty

Bank Nifty is doing what strong sectors usually do late in the year — hold, not sprint.

The 59,000–59,300 zone has acted as a cushion. Private banks are stable. PSU banks have paused after recent gains. That combination is keeping the index balanced.

Any real upside momentum will need a clear move beyond 60,200–60,500. Without that, Bank Nifty is likely to stay range-bound — and that’s fine.

Sensex

Sensex looks calm. Almost boring.

And boring is good at high levels.

The 85,000 area continues to attract buying interest. Heavyweights are not showing signs of distribution. Resistance exists near 86,500–87,000, but unless Sensex breaks below 85,000, there’s no reason to assume weakness.

👉Previous Session Closing Levels Indian Market Post Market Report-Dec19,2025

Support and Resistance Still Matter — Maybe More Than Ever

This is not a breakout week.

This is a reaction week.

Support zones are being defended. Resistance zones are being respected. That’s usually what happens when traders reduce leverage and investors slow down.

If you’re trading this week, trading near levels makes more sense than chasing moves in the middle.

What Derivatives Are Quietly Telling Us

The options market is calm — and calm options markets usually deserve attention.

Put writers are active near Nifty 26,000. Call writers are comfortable near 26,500. That range has held for a reason.

The Put–Call Ratio hovering close to 1 tells us there’s no fear and no greed. Just balance.

Bank Nifty derivatives show the same behaviour, with heavy positioning between 59,000 and 60,000. This kind of setup usually leads to time correction, not price correction.

Overtrading in such weeks is how most people give money back.

SEBI Rules: The Impact Is Already Here

You don’t need a circular to see the effect anymore.

Expiry days are calmer. Sudden intraday spikes are fewer. Leverage-driven chaos has reduced.

Yes, trading feels slower. But markets feel healthier.

SEBI’s recent tightening around intraday limits and algorithmic activity is doing what it was meant to do — reduce damage, not restrict opportunity. Long-term investors benefit the most from this environment, even if short-term traders complain.

IPO Space: Still Active, But No Longer Careless

IPOs are still coming. That hasn’t changed.

What has changed is behaviour.

Retail investors are no longer applying blindly. Institutions are selective. Valuations are being debated. That’s a good sign.

The IPO market is slowly returning to sanity — where business quality matters more than hype.

Commodities Are Quietly Supporting the Market

Gold remains elevated, but it’s not running. It’s doing what gold does best — protecting portfolios, not exciting traders.

Gold last session closed around ~₹1,34,206per 10grams.

Silver is volatile and best left to those who understand price swings.

Silver last session closed near ~₹2,08,000 per 1kg.

Crude oil staying stable is one of the biggest reasons inflation worries are absent. That stability helps companies, consumers, and policy makers — all at once.

Brent Crude closed at:$60.52 per barrel

WTI crude oil ~ $56.54 per barrel

Currency Update: No Drama Is Good News

USD/INR remains near the 90 level.

There’s no panic. No sudden depreciation. Just stability.

IT exporters benefit. Import-heavy sectors are comfortable. Foreign flows remain cautious but not alarmed. This kind of currency behaviour supports equity markets quietly, without headlines.

Indian Markets Weekly View: What to Expect From Dec 22–26

This is not a week for excitement.

Expect:

Lower volumes
Range-bound movement
Stock-specific action

Holiday weeks reward patience. Not prediction.

What Worked Last Week

Two areas stood out.

IT stocks continued to attract buying thanks to currency support and global stability.
Private banks remained steady, supported by institutional confidence.

A couple of large-cap names from these sectors performed well — not explosively, but consistently. That’s usually how leadership behaves late in the year.

How to Approach This Week as an Investor

Short Term

Trade lighter than usual.
Respect ranges.
Protect capital.

This is not the week to force trades.

Long Term

Nothing has changed.
SIPs still work.
Corrections still offer opportunity.

The noise near resistance levels is just that — noise.

Final Thoughts Before the Year-End Week

Markets are not confused right now.

They’re composed.

When markets slow down near highs, it’s usually a sign of strength — not weakness. This phase rewards discipline, not excitement. Experience, not urgency.

That’s the real message of this week.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Stock market investments involve risk, including loss of capital. Please consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before making financial decisions.

Indian Markets Weekly View (Dec 22–26, 2025)