Stock Market LIVE: Sensex Down 200 Points on HDFC Bank, M&M; Small and Mid-Caps Also Fall; Transformers & Rectifiers Gain 8%

Indian stock markets experienced a sell-off on Monday, December 15, 2025, influenced by a weak global market sentiment.

Around 11:36 AM, the BSE Sensex was trading at approximately 85,020.36, a decrease of 247 points or 0.29 percent. The NSE Nifty50 was quoted at 25,966.95, down 80 points or 0.31 percent.

Major losers on the Sensex included M&M, Trent, Bharti Airtel, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, Sun Pharma, Kotak Bank, Infosys, TCS, Titan, Maruti Suzuki, and Bajaj Finance. Gainers were limited to Asian Paints, BEL, HUL, and Ultratech Cement.

The Nifty MidCap index experienced a decline of 0.45 percent, while the Nifty SmallCap index fell by 0.11 percent.

Sector-wise, the Nifty Auto index was the biggest loser, dropping 1.07 percent, followed by the Nifty Realty index (down 0.75 percent) and the Nifty Pharma index (down 0.65 percent).

Other market updates include:

• Consumer Sentiment:** Despite global uncertainties, a BCG report indicates India remains one of the most optimistic consumer markets, with 61% of consumers anticipating continued economic prosperity.
• Wheels India:** Shares of Wheels India increased by 6.2 percent on the BSE following a tie-up with Japan's Topy for alloy wheels.
• Mexico Tariff Hike:** JM Financial analysts suggest that India's exports to Mexico, particularly in the auto, auto components, and aluminum sectors, may face pressure due to Mexico's decision to increase import tariffs on countries lacking a free trade agreement.
• Lumax Auto:** Lumax Auto Technologies shares reached a new high of ₹1,597.20 on the BSE, gaining 8 percent. The stock is on track to outperform the BSE SmallCap index for the fourth consecutive year.
• Double Bottom Pattern:** Technical analysis reveals that midcap Marico and five small-cap stocks – Natco Pharma, Neuland Laboratories, Inox India, Welspun Living, and Great Eastern Shipping Company – have formed a 'Double Bottom' pattern on their charts.
• Geojit Financial:** Shares of Geojit Financial Services Ltd. surged over 8 percent after approximately 42 million shares were traded in early trade.
• Refex Industries:** Initially hitting a 52-week low due to a SEBI penalty on its Chairman & Managing Director for alleged insider trading, Refex Industries shares reversed losses to trade higher.
• PVR Inox:** PVR Inox shares rose by 5.8 percent after announcing the opening of a new 11-screen superplex in Hyderabad.
• Asian Markets:** Asian shares declined following a weak session on Wall Street, triggered by concerns about the Chinese economy.
• Vodafone Idea:** Vodafone Idea (Vi) shares hit a 15-month high, gaining 3 percent.
• IPO Listings:** Corona Remedies shares listed with a premium of around 37 percent on the BSE, while Wakefit Innovations shares listed flat on the NSE.
• Rupee:** The Indian rupee hit a new all-time low, reaching 90.78 per US dollar.

At approximately 11:00 AM, the BSE Sensex was trading around 85,107.51, down 160.15 points or 0.19 percent, and the Nifty50 was at 25,990.50, down 56.45 points or 0.22 percent.

The sell-off intensified, with the BSE Sensex trading near the day's low of 84,908, a decrease of 360 points or 0.42 percent. The Nifty50 index was at 25,929, down 118 points or 0.45 percent. Both the Nifty MidCap and SmallCap indices also experienced declines, falling 0.5 percent and 0.14 percent, respectively.