Nifty - Sensex Trades Higher | Pharma - IT Rally | Top Gainers Today

The Indian stock market is wrapped in Christmas cheer as the Nifty trades at 25,979, firmly holding above the key 25,900 bull zone with 90 minutes left to potentially reclaim 26,000. Bank Nifty supports the rally, up 200 points to 59,112, while broad-based strength shines through - a robust advance-decline ratio of 1,922 advancing versus 800 declining stocks. Midcaps and small caps lead with Nifty Alpha 50 up 1%, Small cap 100 gaining 0.8%, and Midcap 100 rising 0.6%. Standouts include Shriram Finance hitting a record high on news of a potential $4.5 billion investment, Power Grid, Titan, Hindalco, and buzzing names like Tata Elxsi, JK Tyre, and pharma stocks. After a painful week, Nifty respects the 21-day EMA, signaling hope for a greener close to 2025.