Sensex in Red on Dec 15; HUL, Asian Paints, BEL & More Lead Gains

Indian equity markets opened the week on a cautious note, with benchmark indices trading in the red during early hours on Monday, December 15, 2025. 

Sensex Performance

At around 10:07 AM, the BSE Sensex was trading at 84,994.80, down 272.86 points or 0.32%. The index opened lower at 84,891.75 compared with the previous close of 85,267.66. During the session, the Sensex touched a high of 85,156.83 and a low of 84,840.32, indicating limited intraday volatility amid cautious investor positioning.

Broader Indices Trend

Other key indices mirrored the benchmark’s weakness. The BSE Bankex declined 219.86 points, or 0.33%, to 66,442.82, reflecting pressure in banking and financial stocks. The BSE Sensex 50 also slipped 88.88 points, or 0.33%, to trade at 27,093.90, underscoring the broader cautious trend across frontline stocks.

Top Gainers

Gains were led by select FMCG and defensive names. Hindustan Unilever rose 0.80%, supported by steady buying interest. Asian Paints advanced 0.74%, while Bharat Electronics gained 0.33%. UltraTech Cement traded 0.25% higher, and Tech Mahindra edged up 0.10%. Tata Steel also posted marginal gains of 0.03%, benefiting from mild buying in metal stocks.

Top Losers

On the downside, Kotak Mahindra Bank slipped 0.70%, reflecting weakness in the banking space. TMPV fell 0.73%, while Power Grid declined 0.74%. Bajaj Finance dropped 0.91%, and Bajaj Finserv lost 1.01%. Mahindra & Mahindra was among the top laggards, sliding 1.22% amid selling pressure in auto stocks.

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Conclusion

The Indian equity market started the week on a subdued note, with benchmark indices trading lower due to weakness in financials and auto stocks. While select FMCG and defensive stocks provided some support, broader caution suggests markets may continue to consolidate in the near term.

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