Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) driven by value buying at lower levels and a positive trend in Asian markets.

Steady buying activity by domestic institutional investors also brought comfort to the markets, according to experts.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 201.23 points to 84,881.09 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 64.8 points to 25,924.90.

From the Sensex firms, Eternal, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Tata Consultancy Services and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles were among the major gainers.

However, ICICI Bank, Trent, HDFC Bank and Sun Pharma were among the laggards.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted in positive territory.

U.S. markets ended mostly lower on Tuesday (December 16).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,381.92 crore on Tuesday (December 16), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹1,077.48 crore, according to exchange data.

Steady domestic inflows through SIPs (Systematic Investment Plan) and insurance channels continue to provide a strong structural buffer, helping to limit downside risks, Ponmudi .R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 1.19% to $59.62 per barrel.

On Tuesday (December 16), the Sensex tanked 533.50 points or 0.63% to settle at 84,679.86. The Nifty dropped 167.20 points or 0.64% to 25,860.10.