Indian equity benchmarks decline:Sensex loses over 100 points; Nifty settles flat but in red; IT banking shares play spoilsport

The Indian equity benchmarks slid on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, as Sensex closed 116.14 points lower at 85,408.70 points. Similarly, the Nifty settled flat but in red at 26,142.10 points. Nifty Top Gainers Nifty Top Losers Global Markets Rally Last Day to Invest In Gujarat Kidney IPO Wednesday was the final day to apply for the Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality Hospital IPO. The company aims to raise ₹250.80 crore by issuing 2.2 crore fresh shares. The IPO price band is set at ₹108–₹114 per share, and the stock is scheduled to list on the BSE and NSE on December 30. Retail Investment Details Retail investors can apply for a minimum of one lot consisting of 128 shares, requiring an investment of ₹14,592 at the upper price band. A maximum of 13 lots (1,664 shares) can be applied for, amounting to ₹1,89,696. DIIs Buy Shares Worth ₹3,812 Crore; FIIs Remain Net Sellers On Tuesday, December 23, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth ₹1,794.80 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased shares worth ₹3,812.37 crore. So far this month, FIIs have sold shares worth ₹22,109.51 crore. In contrast, DIIs have continued to support the market, buying equities worth ₹59,902.71 crore during the same period. In November as well, FIIs were net sellers, offloading shares worth ₹17,500.31 crore, while DIIs made purchases worth ₹77,083.78 crore, highlighting sustained domestic support for the market. Market Closed Flat Amid Volatility On Tuesday The stock market ended nearly flat on the second trading day of the week, December 23, after swinging nearly 400 points intraday. The Sensex closed 43 points lower at 85,525, while the Nifty edged up 5 points to settle at 26,177. ​