Indian Stock Market Morning Update (10 December 2025): 20 Big Signals That Will Shape Today’s Trading Session

The Indian stock market is gearing up for another action-packed day, and traders are bracing for movement across multiple sectors. With global cues mixed, foreign investors turning sellers, domestic institutions stepping in aggressively, and several high-impact stocks in focus, today’s trading session on 10 December 2025 is expected to be crucial.

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1. GIFT Nifty Indicates a Soft Opening for Indian Markets

Early morning trading in GIFT Nifty hinted at a flat to slightly negative start for the benchmark indices. Futures hovered near the 25,900 level, showing mild pressure after consecutive weak sessions. This suggests the opening hour may remain volatile as traders look for clarity.

2. Nifty and Sensex Struggle After Two-Day Decline

The market closed lower for the second straight day on Tuesday. Nifty 50 ended at 25,839, while Sensex finished near 84,666. Weakness in banks, IT, and heavyweight stocks kept sentiment subdued. The decline also signals caution among investors ahead of major global events.

3. Global Market Mood Weak as US Fed Meeting Approaches

Asian markets opened mixed, while US market futures remained unstable due to speculations around the US Federal Reserve meeting scheduled later today. With concerns about inflation trends and rate-cut possibilities, global cues are likely to keep Indian traders cautious throughout the morning session.

4. FIIs Continue Selling but DIIs Step Up Strong Buying

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the previous session, pulling out more than ₹3,700 crore from the Indian market. However, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) countered the fall with strong buying worth over ₹6,200 crore.
This tug-of-war between foreign and domestic money is likely to continue today and will be one of the biggest drivers of intraday direction.

5. Experts Expect Nifty to Move Between 25,500 and 26,200

Technical analysts believe the Nifty is currently stuck in a crucial range.

• Support: 25,700 – 25,500

• Resistance: 26,000 – 26,200
  Breaking below 25,700 may trigger a sharper correction, while holding this zone could lead to a bounce toward the 26,000 mark.

6. Options Data Suggest a Range-Bound Session

Weekly option charts for Nifty show heavy call writing at 26,000 and strong put writing near 25,500, signalling a consolidation range. This means large traders are expecting sideways movement rather than a breakout or breakdown today. Intraday traders can expect whipsaws and sudden moves.

7. Bank Nifty in Focus: Private Banks Hold Key

Bank Nifty has shown resilience despite selling pressure. Private banking giants such as:

• HDFC Bank

• ICICI Bank

• Axis Bank
  will play a major role in deciding the market trend today.
  Axis Bank especially remains in focus after being added to multiple global brokerage portfolios for 2025.

8. Midcap and Smallcap Stocks Continue to See Pressure

Even though large-cap indices have fallen moderately, midcap and smallcap stocks have been hit harder. Many companies in these segments saw deeper cuts due to high valuations and profit-booking. Today’s session may see:

• Stock-specific moves

• Strong intraday volatility

• Buying interest at sharp dips

9. JSW Energy Likely to Stay in Spotlight

JSW Energy is one of today’s top stocks to watch due to multiple major developments:

• A large stake sale by GQG Partners

• Jefferies adding it to their India model portfolio

• The company preparing for a fundraise announcement
  This mix of news ensures heavy trading activity and price movement in JSW Energy today.

10. New-Age Companies Like Swiggy & Meesho Remain Active

Swiggy and Meesho continue to attract strong interest from both retail and institutional investors. Listing excitement, growth expectations, and valuation-related conversations are keeping these counters active. Expect:

• High volatility

• Strong trading volumes

• Wide intraday price swings

11. Infra Stocks: IRB, HG Infra, Dilip Buildcon in Focus

Infrastructure stocks are expected to see strong interest today as companies linked to road, rail, and highway projects such as IRB Infra, GPT Infra, HG Infra, and Dilip Buildcon continue to benefit from the government’s ongoing capex cycle. Any update on new project bids may cause short-term spikes.

12. Metal Stocks: Nalco & Graphite India Could Move With Global Commodities

Global metal demand and pricing trends are affecting several Indian metal counters. Stocks such as:

• NALCO

• Graphite India
  are expected to remain active due to commodity-linked volatility. If global aluminium and industrial metal prices fluctuate during the day, these stocks may mirror the movement.

13. Pharma & Chemicals: Zydus and Anupam Rasayan in Focus

In a choppy market, defensive sectors get more attention. Zydus Lifesciences and Anupam Rasayan are expected to witness strong interest due to:

• Steady earnings

• Niche product pipeline

• Investor preference for defensive bets

14. Brokerage Picks: Hindustan Copper, HPCL, Shaily Engineering Plastics

Several brokerage houses have recommended:

• Hindustan Copper

• HPCL

• Shaily Engineering Plastics
  These stocks show strong chart patterns and are considered positional plays for the coming weeks.

15. Jefferies Revises India Model Portfolio: 6 New Stocks Added

Global brokerage Jefferies added major names showing strong upside potential:

• Axis Bank

• AU Small Finance Bank

• BPCL

• JSW Energy

• Godrej Properties

• Samvardhana Motherson
  Expect these stocks to attract institutional interest today.

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16. Market Likely to Remain Consolidated for Most of the Session

Analysts expect the Indian market to remain range-bound through the day with a slight negative bias. Intraday pullbacks may occur if global signals turn positive or if DIIs continue aggressive buying. A major move is likely only after clarity from the US Federal Reserve.

17. Precious Metals Trade Higher – A Sign of Caution in Equities

Gold and silver prices remain firm in early trade. Historically, this indicates risk-off sentiment where investors prefer safer assets during uncertain market conditions. Some gold-related stocks may see buying interest today.

18. IPO and Listing Buzz Continues

Several recently listed companies and pre-listing new-age players are expected to witness high fluctuations today as traders hunt for opportunities in newly listed growth stocks.

19. Pattern of FII Outflow Likely to Continue

Since the beginning of December, FIIs have been consistent sellers. If this pattern continues today, markets may remain under pressure. However, strong domestic buying could prevent a major fall.

20. Key Things to Watch Today

Here’s a quick checklist for traders and investors before the opening bell:

• US Fed meeting updates

• Foreign vs domestic institutional flows

• Movement in Bank Nifty

• Global commodity prices

• Activity in key stocks like JSW Energy, Axis Bank, NALCO, Swiggy, IRB, HPCL

• Volatility in midcaps and smallcaps

The overall tone for the 10 December 2025 session is expected to be cautious, range-bound, and highly stock-specific.

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. Top Story: Jefferies India Portfolio Overhaul

Jefferies has announced a major revamp of its India model portfolio for 2026, shifting focus to “value” and “laggard” stocks that have underperformed the broader index.¹

Additions (Buy):

• • Axis Bank: Preferred over ICICI Bank due to attractive valuation (trading at a 20-25% discount to peers).²

    Godrej Properties: Selected as a top recovery play in the real estate sector.

  • AU Small Finance Bank: Expected to deliver high growth; benefits from transition to a universal bank.³

    BPCL: Added as the view on the energy sector shifts to ‘Neutral’.⁴

    JSW Energy: Replaces NTPC; cited for strong capacity addition pipeline.⁵

    Samvardhana Motherson (SAMIL): Added for improving operating performance and non-auto business expansion.⁶

    Removals: ICICI Bank, NTPC, Tata Steel, Crompton Consumer, and IndiGo (due to recent disruptions).⁷

     

2. Key Stock Recommendations (Target Prices)

3. Sector Focus: Defense & Banking

Motilal Oswal has released specific bullish reports on these two sectors:

• Defense (The “Buy” List):

  • Bharat Electronics (BEL): Target ₹500.⁸ Beneficiary of domestic procurement in radar/avionics.

    HAL: Target ₹5,800. Strong order book including Tejas Mk1A.

  • Bharat Dynamics (BDL): Target ₹2,000. Potential for new missile orders (QRSAM).

• Banking:

  • ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, SBI: Top picks for FY27/28 earnings visibility.

  • AU Small Finance Bank: Highlighted for high growth potential.⁹

     

    4. Intraday Trading & Technical Calls (ICICI Direct)

• Market Outlook: Caution advised ahead of the US Fed meeting.

• Nifty Support: 25,800 is a critical support level. If broken, the index could slide to 25,650.

• Nifty Resistance: 26,000 – 26,200 remains the immediate hurdle.

• Trading Pick:

  • Bajaj Auto (Dec Futures): Buy range ₹9052-9058 | Target: ₹9175 / ₹9355 | Stop Loss: ₹8935.

Disclaimer: These summaries are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Please consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before making any trading decisions.

Final Word

Today’s trading session is heavily influenced by global cues, institutional flows, and sector-specific triggers. While volatility may remain high, the market is still finding strong support from domestic investors. Traders should remain alert, manage risk carefully, and keep an eye on key levels throughout the day.