New Delhi, December 26, 2025: Indian stock markets opened almost flat on Friday, with trading thin in the holiday week and no fresh trigger to push prices higher. Early moves stayed small as many investors avoided big bets ahead of the year-end.

By mid-morning, the Sensex was down about 141 points at 85,267.87, while the Nifty 50 slipped to around 26,101.30. Trading remained narrow, with gains in a few pockets and mild weakness across many sectors.

Mid and small-cap shares were firmer than the main index in early trade, even as the broader market stayed cautious.

Apollo Hospitals shares were steady around the ₹7,100–₹7,200 range in recent sessions. The stock ended at ₹7,172 in the previous session, with no change on the day, according to a live market update.

Separately, company filings and market trackers noted that the NSE issued a “no objection” letter on December 23, 2025, linked to a proposed scheme involving demerger and related steps, with the scheme to be filed with NCLT within six months, as per the cited disclosure.

Asian markets were mostly higher, though several markets were shut for Boxing Day. In the US, major indexes ended higher in the prior session, adding a mild support cue for risk assets.

On flows, foreign investors were net sellers in the cash market on December 24, 2025, while domestic institutions were net buyers, as shown in NSE data.

Sensex and Nifty are moving in a tight range on December 26, 2025, as year-end volumes stay low.

Apollo Hospitals shares are trading steady, with the last close reported at ₹7,172.

NSE data shows foreign selling and domestic buying in the cash market on December 24, 2025.

In the final week of 2025, markets are still waiting for a clear direction, while stock-specific moves continue in select names such as Apollo Hospitals.