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Informist, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025

By Arundathi A R

MUMBAI – Benchmark equity indices are seen moving sideways on Wednesday amid a lack of fresh triggers. Analysts expect a reduced foreign investor participation due to the year-end holiday season. However, some analysts expect the Nifty 50 to rise during this week as it is fallen slightly in the previous four sessions.

Analysts are hopeful of better earnings growth starting the Decemeber quarter, while some said significant improvement may take some more time. "Real picture would be clear post Q4 (March quarter) earnings and what India corporate as a whole give their conviction and confidence for 2025-26 (Apr-Mar) and FY27," Swapnil Shah, chief investment officer at Fort Capital, said.

Analysts are expecting returns in high single digit to low double-digits in 2026. "It (returns in 2026) would be around 10%, similar to the current level, and anything above that would be considered as a bonus," Shah said. He also expects selective stock movements to continue in the market, especially for commodity-related stocks, as they may react to developments around the FY27 Budget.

Tuesday, the Nifty 50 index closed lower for the fourth straight session and the Sensex closed in the red for the fifth straight session. The Nifty 50 settled at 25938.85, down 3.25 points. The BSE Sensex closed at 84675.08, down 20.46 points. Analysts pegged the resistance level for Nifty 50 at 26000-26150 and support at 25700-25750. Until a break on either side happens, no major movement is expected in the market and analysts expect it to continue trade in a lacklustre manner.

"On the upside, the range from 26100 to 26150 presents a significant resistance area; a breakthrough beyond this level may enable the Nifty index to regain momentum and potentially re-test its all-time highs in forthcoming sessions," Osho Krishan, chief manager of technical and derivative research at Angel One, said in a note. There is a strong chance of the index surpassing its resistance level if there are any new developments around the US-India trade deal.

Market participants await for minutes of the meeting of the US Federal Open Market Committee meeting, set to be released around 1930 IST. This will help investors assess the trajectory of interest rates in the US.  End

Edited by Deepshikha Bhardwaj

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