Sensex opened near 85,187 on December 5, 2025, with the Nifty hovering around 26,021, as the Indian stock market began the day almost unchanged. Benchmark indices showed little movement as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary-policy announcement, resulting in a muted start while traders awaited policy clarity.
The flat opening followed a mild recovery in the previous session, which ended a four-day losing streak. Mixed global cues and uncertainty about the RBI’s stance kept buying interest limited. Adding to the cautious tone, the Indian rupee, after touching a record low recently, recovered slightly in early trade, offering some relief to the markets.
In early action, mid- and small-cap stocks outperformed the broader market. Zen Technologies, Himadri Speciality and Wockhardt were among the top gainers, rising sharply on active investor interest. On the other hand, index heavyweights like Reliance Industries (RIL) and Tata Steel were early losers, weighing on market sentiment.
A major development influencing trading patterns was the National Stock Exchange’s decision to revise price bands for 230 stocks. Of these, 128 counters now have a wider daily movement band of 20%. The change is expected to improve liquidity and enable broader price discovery in these stocks.
Regulatory action also played a role in shaping market mood. SEBI banned market influencer Avadhut Sathe and his firm from participating in the securities market and ordered them to refund about ₹601 crore collected from over 3.37 lakh investors, a strong signal of tightening oversight.
All eyes now remain on the RBI’s policy announcement. Investors are keen to understand the central bank’s view on inflation and growth, and whether interest rates will hold steady. Analysts expect markets to remain range-bound until clearer signals emerge from the policy outcome.
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