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Below the Quote on Closing Market Summary 16th December 2025 by Amruta Shinde, Technical & Derivative Analyst at Choice Equity Broking Private Limited

Indian equity markets opened marginally lower on December 16, 2025, as persistent intraday volatility and continued profit-booking weighed on investor sentiment throughout the session. Benchmark indices remained under pressure and closed firmly in the red. At the close, the Sensex declined by 533.50 points, or 0.63 percent, to settle at 84,679.86, while the Nifty 50 fell 167.20 points, or 0.64 percent, to end at 25,860.10. Market breadth remained negative, with 1,573 stocks advancing, 2,412 declining, and 154 ending unchanged.

The Nifty 50 opened on a weak note and slipped to the day’s low of 25,834, highlighting sustained selling pressure at higher levels. The index continues to consolidate within the broader 25,850–25,950 range, indicating a lack of directional conviction among participants. Immediate resistance is placed between 26,000 and 26,050, and a sustained breakout above this zone could pave the way toward 26,150. On the downside, key support levels are seen at 25,750 and 25,700, which remain crucial to prevent further deterioration in the near term.

Bank Nifty also witnessed weakness and formed a bearish candlestick pattern, suggesting supply dominance and cautious sentiment among banking stocks. Immediate resistance is seen around the 59,300 level, and a decisive move above this zone could trigger a recovery toward 59,400–59,500. On the downside, supports are placed in the 58,700–58,800 zone, which remains critical for maintaining near-term trend stability.

Volatility remained subdued, with India VIX easing by 1.83 percent to 10.06, reflecting continued market complacency and expectations of range-bound trading. Derivatives data indicates aggressive call writing at the 25,900 strike, while strong put open interest at 25,800 highlights a tightly defined trading band in the near term. A sustained close above 26,200 will be essential to revive bullish momentum, while failure to do so may prolong the ongoing consolidation in the sessions ahead.

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