Nifty, Sensex start the day in green; Shriram Finance shares up by more than 2%

Indian equity markets have started the day in green today, 24^th December, 2025. At 10 a.m. IST, Nifty 50 is up by 45.25 points or 0.17%. Sensex is up by 147.26 points or 0.17%.

Broad market indices in green

All the broad market indices are in green at this time. Market expectation of volatility is also down. Nifty VIX index is down by 0.23%. Among sectoral indices, Nifty Financial Services Ex-bank index is the top gainer at this time. It is up by 0.89%. Nifty Media index is up by 0.62%. Nifty Metal index is up by 0.46%. Nifty IT index is the top loser among sectoral indices at this time. It is down by 0.50%.

Shriram Finance shares up by more than 2%

Top 3 gainers at Nifty 50 at this time are Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance and Coal India. Top 3 losers are Dr Reddy’s, Tech Mahindra and Wipro. Bajaj Finance shares are up by 2.19% at this time, trading at Rs 1,033.60. Shriram Finance shares are up by 2.10%, trading at Rs 977.90. Sentiments regarding shares of NBFC companies seems to have got a boost post MUFG’s announcement that it will acquire 20% stake in Shriram Finance for $4.4 billion.  India’s financial services sector, with its market growth opportunities, seems to have become attractive for foreign investors.

Market breadth is positive

Market breadth is positive at this time. 1656 stocks are gaining at NSE at this time. 1148 stocks are declining. 74 stocks have touched 52-week high at NSE by this time. 25 stocks have touched 52-week low.

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Source: NSE