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Key gauges trade marginally in green in morning deals
Dec-11-2025

Indian equity benchmarks erased initial losses and were trading marginally in green in morning deals, led by gains in Metal and Auto stocks. Traders took support with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s statement that negotiations for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Oman and New Zealand are in their last phase, and both are expected to be concluded soon. He said New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay is visiting New Delhi on December 12, 2025 for FTAs negotiations, as that are reaching the last phase. However, gains remain capped as some concern came with think tank GTRI stated that India should remain extremely cautious about giving duty concessions to the US on agricultural crops or genetically modified products, and should insist on a drastic cut in the high tariffs. On the global front, Asian markets are trading mostly in red after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by quarter point, matching the rate cuts seen in September and October in another divided vote.  

The BSE Sensex is currently trading at 84520.77, up by 129.50 points or 0.15% after trading in a range of 84150.19 and 84570.70. There were 18 stocks advancing against 12 stocks declining on the index.

The broader indices were trading in green; the BSE Mid cap index rose 0.37%, while Small cap index was up by 0.16%.

The top gaining sectoral indices on the BSE were Metal up by 0.83%, Auto up by 0.55%, Basic Materials up by 0.53%, Realty up by 0.48% and Power up by 0.44%, while Consumer Durables down by 0.15%, FMCG down by 0.09%, Oil & Gas down by 0.08%, Energy down by 0.06% and TECK down by 0.02% were the top losing indices on BSE.

The top gainers on the Sensex were Eternal up by 2.33%, Tata Steel up by 1.66%, Kotak Mahindra Bank up by 1.60%, Maruti Suzuki up by 1.23% and Bajaj Finance up by 0.70%. On the flip side, Titan Company down by 1.15%, Trent down by 1.10%, Asian Paints down by 1.09%, Bharti Airtel down by 0.72% and ICICI Bank down by 0.36% were the top losers.

Meanwhile, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that negotiations for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Oman and New Zealand are in their last phase, and both are expected to be concluded soon. He said New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay is visiting New Delhi on December 12, 2025 for FTAs negotiations, as that are reaching the last phase. 

He also indicated that negotiations for a trade pact with South American nation Chile will also be concluded soon. India Strengthens International Trade Partnerships Through FTAs. Enhancing market access and supporting global value chain integration. India advanced multiple trade negotiations in 2025, including with the EU, USA, Australia, GCC, Korea, Chile, Peru and Maldives.

Besides, on a trade agreement with Israel, Goyal said recently he held a meeting with Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat, and both sides have appointed their chief negotiators for the proposed pact. Last month in Tel Aviv, the two countries inked terms of reference (ToR) to formally launch negotiations for the agreement.

The CNX Nifty is currently trading at 25808.65, up by 50.65 points or 0.20% after trading in a range of 25693.25 and 25822.05. There were 36 stocks advancing against 14 stocks declining on the index.

The top gainers on Nifty were Eternal up by 2.35%, Kotak Mahindra Bank up by 1.89%, Tata Steel up by 1.52%, JIO Financial Services up by 1.51% and Maruti Suzuki up by 1.35%. On the flip side, Asian Paints down by 1.11%, Trent down by 1.09%, Titan Company down by 1.07%, Bharti Airtel down by 1.02% and HDFC Life Insurance down by 0.84% were the top losers.

Asian markets are trading mostly in red; Nikkei 225 slipped 453.8 points or 0.9% to 50,149.00, Taiwan Weighted lost 298.24 points or 1.05% to 28,102.49, Jakarta Composite plunged 27.8 points or 0.32% to 8,673.12, Shanghai Composite weakened 19.29 points or 0.49% to 3,881.21 and KOSPI dropped 13.18 points or 0.32% to 4,121.82.

On the flip side, Hang Seng advanced 24.22 points or 0.09% to 25,565.00 and Straits Times rose 14.87 points or 0.33% to 4,526.77.
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