Sensex, Nifty close flat after early excitement

Business Dec 01, 2025

Markets started strong on Monday, thanks to India's fastest GDP growth in a year and a half (8.2%), but couldn't hold onto the gains.
By closing time, the Nifty was down 27 points at 16,176 and the Sensex slipped 65 points to 55,642—so all that morning hype fizzled out by the end of the day.

Sectors: Autos shine, aviation struggles

Auto stocks got a boost from solid November sales, with the sectoral index climbing about 1%, supported by Tata Motors and Maruti.
Meanwhile, real estate shares dipped as everyone waits for RBI's next move.
IT stocks had a good run thanks to a weaker rupee.
Hind Zinc jumped 3% on strong global prices, but IndiGo took a hit from rising fuel costs and currency troubles—reminding us how bumpy things are for aviation right now.