Today, all major Indian stock exchanges are shut for the Christmas holiday, marking the last market break of 2025.
Markets Closed for Christmas
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will not trade any securities today. Regular trading resumes on Friday, December 26, 2025. Rupee spot trading is also paused for the day.
Commodity Trading Schedule
The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will stay closed during the morning session, but it will reopen for the evening session at 5 p.m., allowing limited trading later today.
Yesterday’s Market Recap
On Wednesday, December 24, the benchmark indices slipped slightly:
- S&P BSE Sensex fell 116 points (‑0.14%) to close at 85,408.70.
- Nifty 50 dropped 35 points (‑0.13%) to end at 26,142.10.
- Mid‑cap and small‑cap indices were also down, each losing about 0.1%‑0.4%.
Profit‑booking in big names like Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank drove the modest decline. Traders said the lack of fresh domestic news kept the market flat, and they expect this pattern to continue until companies start reporting their December‑quarter earnings.
Sector Highlights
- Media index rose 0.44%.
- Realty and Metal sectors were up modestly, around 0.15%‑0.17%.
- Oil & Gas, Pharma, and IT indices fell about 0.5% each.
- Banking index slipped 0.20% to 59,183.60.
Technical Outlook
Technical analysts note that the Nifty formed a "shooting star" candle, indicating selling pressure near the top of the day. The next resistance zone is between 26,250 and 26,325, while support sits near 26,050, with a stronger level at 25,990.
In the short term, the index is likely to move within the 25,990‑26,325 range, so traders should focus on individual stock moves rather than broad market bets.
What to Watch When Trading Resumes
When markets reopen on Friday, investors will keep an eye on:
- Global cues, especially US economic data.
- Progress in India‑US trade talks.
- December‑quarter earnings releases.
These factors will shape market direction as the year draws to a close.
Disclaimer
These insights are based on analyst opinions and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Always do your own research or consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.