Indian equity benchmarks witnessed a robust start to the trading session on Monday, December 22, 2025, propelled by significant buying from foreign institutional investors and optimistic trends in global markets.
Early Trade Sees Sharp Rally
The benchmark indices opened firmly in the green, reflecting a bullish sentiment among investors. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 482.7 points, or 0.56%, to reach 85,412.06 in early trade. Similarly, the broader 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 160.2 points, or 0.61%, to settle at 26,126.60.
This upward movement marks a continuation of positive momentum, with market participants reacting to a combination of domestic and international factors. The surge was broad-based, with several key sectors contributing to the gains.
Key Drivers Behind the Market Surge
Analysts point to two primary catalysts for the morning rally. Firstly, sustained inflows from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have provided substantial liquidity and buying support to the markets. After a period of volatility, the return of foreign capital is being seen as a strong vote of confidence in the Indian economy's fundamentals.
Secondly, firm trends in major global markets set a positive tone for trading in Mumbai. With key indices in the US and Asia trading higher, risk appetite among global investors improved, which had a direct positive impact on Indian equities.
Market Outlook and Sectoral Performance
The strong opening suggests that bulls are in control for now. Market experts believe that the momentum could sustain if global cues remain supportive and foreign fund inflows continue. All major sectoral indices on the NSE, including banking, IT, and auto, were trading positively, indicating widespread buying interest.
Investors are now closely watching for domestic triggers and corporate announcements that could influence the market direction in the latter half of the trading day. The levels of 85,400 for Sensex and 26,100 for Nifty are now being viewed as immediate support bases formed by this morning's gap-up opening.
