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Market Post Market Report – 18 December 2025 – Nifty 50, Sensex & Bank Nifty Close | Kartalks
🔔 Market Closing Summary – What the Screen Finally Said
By the time the closing bell rang today, the market had said just one thing:
“I’m not ready to move fast yet.”
The Nifty 50 closed almost flat near 25,815,
the Sensex ended slightly lower around 84,480, and
Bank Nifty stayed stuck below 59,000.
No sharp fall.
No convincing rally.
Just a slow, tiring session where buyers and sellers kept cancelling each other out.
This kind of market often frustrates traders more than a straight fall — because there’s movement without clarity.
📊 Indian Market Post Market Report – Closing Levels at a Glance
Nifty 50: ~25,815.55 (flat to marginally negative)
Sensex: ~84,481.81(slightly down)
Bank Nifty: ~58,912.82 (under pressure, no breakout)
On the surface, it looks like “nothing happened.”
But under the surface, positioning continued.
🌍 Global Markets – Why the World Didn’t Help Much Today
Overnight global cues were not supportive, but also not alarming.
US markets closed weak in the previous session, especially technology stocks. That kept Asian markets cautious. Europe also didn’t show strong conviction during its trading hours.
When global markets behave like this, Indian markets usually do two things:
Avoid big directional bets Trade based on domestic flows and levels
That’s exactly what happened today.
🔁 Yesterday vs Today – How the Mood Shifted
Yesterday already showed signs of fatigue.
Today simply extended that mood.
There was no follow-through buying.
There was no panic selling either.
This tells us one important thing:
👉 The market is waiting for a trigger, not guessing blindly.
Triggers could be:
Clear FII flow trend Trade-deal clarity Banking sector strength Or a strong global push
Until then, sideways movement remains the default outcome.
🏭 Sector Performance – Where Money Actually Went
Sector-wise, today was a story of selective strength.
✅ Sectors that held up
IT stocks showed relative strength Select consumption names were stable
This usually happens when:
Rupee stabilises Global tech doesn’t collapse Investors look for safer largecaps
❌ Sectors under pressure
Media stocks remained weak Auto and FMCG saw mild profit booking Pharma lacked momentum
Midcaps and smallcaps again underperformed, which is an important signal.
👉 When broader markets stay weak, it means risk appetite is still low.
🏆 Top Gainers – Strength in a Slow Market
Even on dull days, some stocks show intent.
Today, names like TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, IndiGo managed to attract buying interest.
1.Indigo~ 2.71%
2.TCS~ 1.96%
3.Max healthcare ~ 1.69%
4.Tech Mahindra~ 1.66%
5.Infosys~1.55%
What does this tell us?
Not that these stocks will rally tomorrow —
but that institutions are still selective, not exiting blindly.
Stocks that rise on flat days often become leaders when sentiment improves.
🔻 Top Losers – Where Pressure Continued
On the losing side, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Power Grid and some FMCG names stayed under pressure.
1.Sun Pharma ~ -2.62%
2.Tata Steel ~ -1.36%
3.Power grid corporation ~ -1.21%
4.Asian paint ~ -0.93%
5.NTPC~ -0.86%
This is not panic selling.
This is gradual distribution.
Large investors are trimming positions slowly, not rushing out.
📍 Support & Resistance – Levels That Matter Now
This is where today’s session becomes useful.
🔹 Nifty 50 Levels
Support: 25,700 – 25,650
Resistance: 25,930 – 26,000
As long as Nifty stays above 25,650, downside is controlled.
But unless it moves above 26,000 with strength, confidence will remain missing.
🔹 Bank Nifty Levels
Support: 58,700 – 58,500
Resistance: 59,200 – 59,300
Bank Nifty is the key problem right now.
Without banks, Nifty can’t rally meaningfully.
🔹 Sensex Levels
Support: 84,200 – 84,000
Resistance: 84,900 – 85,200
Sensex remains range-bound, mirroring Nifty’s behaviour.
📊 Derivatives View – Call & Put Writers Still in Control
Options data continues to show a range-bound mindset.
Call writing remains heavy near 26,000
Put writing visible near 25,700
This clearly tells us:
👉 Option writers are expecting time correction, not price correction.
In simple words:
Market may move sideways Frustrate both bulls and bears Reward patience, not aggression
🌡️ India VIX – Calm but Not Confident
India VIX remains low closed around ~ 9.71
This is important to understand correctly.
Low VIX does NOT mean strong market.
It usually means:
No fear No excitement No urgency
Such markets often move slowly, then suddenly.
💸 FII & DII Data – What Big Money Did Recently
The latest available data shows:
FIIs turned net buyers in the previous session DIIs also remained buyers
Today data👇
FIIs ~ net buyers ₹595.78 Crores
DIIs ~ net buyers ₹2700.36 Crores
This is encouraging — but not enough to call a trend change yet.
Two days of buying does not undo weeks of selling.
👉 We need consistency, not two-days signals.
🪙 Commodity Market – Quiet Influence, Big Impact
🥇Gold
Gold remains firm as global uncertainty continues.
Gold ~ ₹1,34,626 per 10 grams
Investors still treat it as insurance, not speculation.
⚪ Silver
Silver is volatile and reacting to global cues.
Silver~₹2,06,612 per kg
It’s more sensitive than gold and moves faster.
🛢️ Crude Oil
Crude prices stayed around the $60 range.
This is actually good news for India:
Lower import pressure Lower inflation risk Slight support to rupee
Sometimes the best news is what doesn’t get worse.
💱 Currency Update – Rupee Watch
The rupee stayed relatively stable today.
That matters more than it sounds.
A stable rupee:
USD/INR~ ₹90.25
Reduces panic among FIIs Keeps inflation expectations in check Supports range-bound equity markets
If rupee weakens sharply again, equity pressure usually follows.
🧾 IPO Market – Activity Without Hype
IPO space remains active, especially in SMEs.
But the excitement level is clearly lower than earlier months.
This tells us:
👉 Retail investors are becoming selective
👉 Listing gains are no longer guaranteed
Which is healthy, by the way.
⭐ Stock of the Day – Why IT Matters Today
TCS stood out today.
Not because of any news —
but because IT showed leadership when the rest of the market stayed flat.
This kind of behaviour usually tells us:
Institutions are not exiting quality Defensive leadership is emerging
Not a buy call.
Just a stock to observe.
🧭 Market Outlook – What Today Really Means
Let’s be honest.
Today was not exciting.
But it was informative.
The market is:
Not breaking down Not breaking out Just waiting
This phase ends only when:
Banks start leading, or FIIs return with conviction, or Global sentiment improves clearly
Until then, patience is the edge.
💡 Investment View – Short Term vs Long Term
⏱️ Short Term
Avoid overtrading Trade near levels, not in the middle Protect capital first
🧱 Long Term
SIP investors don’t need to change anything Volatility is part of wealth creation Quality businesses survive slow markets
The market doesn’t reward speed.
It rewards discipline.
🟢 Focus Keyword Section
Indian Market Post Market Report – Final Takeaway
Today’s session reminded us that:
Sideways markets are normal Not every day needs action Sometimes the best trade is patience
Watch the levels.
Respect the trend.
And don’t fight option writers.
👉Further reading
Indian Market Pre-Market Report-Dec 18,2025
Why FIIs &FPIs Are Selling Indian Stocks
Indian Markets Weekly View(Dec 15–19, 2025)
INDIAN MARKETS MONTHLY VIEW-Dec 2025
SIPs in 2025: Why They’re Booming in India
Stock Market 101 – Lesson 8 Essential Financial Ratios: How Real Investors Actually Use Them
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⚠️ Disclaimer:
This report is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Markets are subject to risk. Please consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making investment decisions.