Indian markets closed higher today (12 December 2025), extending the previous session’s rebound:

1. Headline indices (close)

- Sensex: ~85,268, up about 450 points (+0.53%)

- Nifty 50: ~26,047, up about 148 points (+0.57%), reclaiming and closing above the 26,000 mark (livemint.com)

2. Broader markets

- BSE Midcap: +~1.1%

- BSE Smallcap: +~0.6–0.9%

Broader indices outperformed the benchmarks, indicating strong participation beyond large caps. (livemint.com)

3. Sector performance

- Strong gains in metals, realty, consumer durables, oil & gas, autos.

- Nifty Metal was among the top performers (rallying over 2.5%).

- FMCG and Media were the main laggards, ending slightly in the red. (upstox.com)

4. Key stock movers (Nifty 50)

- Top gainers: Tata Steel, Hindalco, Eternal, UltraTech Cement, L&T (Tata Steel and Hindalco up over 3%).

- Major losers: Hindustan Unilever, Max Healthcare, Sun Pharma, ITC, Asian Paints saw mild declines. (upstox.com)

5. Weekly picture

- Despite today’s bounce, Nifty 50 ended the week down ~0.5%, and Nifty Bank was lower by around 0.6% for the week, reflecting prior weakness and FII selling. (upstox.com)

6. Rupee and macros

- INR closed at a record low ~₹90.42 per USD, marginally weaker on the day. (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

- Sentiment is supported by the recent US Fed rate cut and China’s announced fiscal push, while the market is watching India CPI (inflation) data due later today as the next domestic trigger. (icicidirect.com)

7. Global backdrop

- Asia and Europe traded higher, tracking Wall Street gains after the Fed cut and improved risk appetite.

- US futures were mixed, with some caution around global tech valuations, but overall global indices remain on a positive footing this week. (reuters.com)

If you want, I can next break this down by sector (e.g., banks, IT, autos, metals) or highlight opportunities and risks purely as illustrative examples.

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