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While the decline today may not be Merry, it is a time for celebration. Considering it is a long week-end for a few and the Winter seems to be creating a cozy climate. Here are a few Christmasy movies for you to watch.
That's all for today folks. See you on Friday.
Shriram Finance, Trent, Maruti Suzuki, Apollo Hospital and UltraTech emerged as the top gainers for the day.
On the other hand, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank and InterGlobe Aviation were the worst performers of the Nifty 50 index.
Shriram Finance, Trent, Maruti Suzuki, Apollo Hospital and UltraTech emerged as the top gainers for the day.
On the other hand, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank and InterGlobe Aviation were the worst performers of the Nifty 50 index.
Broader indices closed mixed. Nifty Midcap 150 ended 0.47% lower and Nifty Smallcap 250 closed 0.06% higher.
BSE and gland Pharma emerged as top losers in Nifty Midcap 150
Avanti feeds and kajaria ceramics emerged as top losers in NIfty smallcap 250
Most sectoral indices fell with Nifty oil and gas and Nifty IT leading the decline, while Nifty Media and Nifty Defence were among the gainers.
Nifty media emerged as top sectoral gainer
SUN TV and Saregama emerged as top gainers in Nifty media
Nifty oil and gas emerged as top sectoral loser
MGL and Indian oil Corp. emerged as top losers in Nifty oil and gas
Nifty PSU bank and nifty pharma fell for second day in a row
Nifty oil and gas, Nifty auto and Nifty energy snapped the three day gaining streak
Nifty metal gained for sixth consecutive session
Nifty financials snapped four day gaining streak
Nifty FMCG snapped three day gaining streak
Broader indices closed mixed. Nifty Midcap 150 ended 0.47% lower and Nifty Smallcap 250 closed 0.06% higher.
BSE and gland Pharma emerged as top losers in Nifty Midcap 150
Avanti feeds and kajaria ceramics emerged as top losers in NIfty smallcap 250
Most sectoral indices fell with Nifty oil and gas and Nifty IT leading the decline, while Nifty Media and Nifty Defence were among the gainers.
Nifty media emerged as top sectoral gainer
SUN TV and Saregama emerged as top gainers in Nifty media
Nifty oil and gas emerged as top sectoral loser
MGL and Indian oil Corp. emerged as top losers in Nifty oil and gas
Nifty PSU bank and nifty pharma fell for second day in a row
Nifty oil and gas, Nifty auto and Nifty energy snapped the three day gaining streak
Nifty metal gained for sixth consecutive session
Nifty financials snapped four day gaining streak
Nifty FMCG snapped three day gaining streak
Indian equities were trading lower after it gained on Wednesday.
Intraday, both Nifty and Sensex rose nearly 0.20% on Wednesday before it pared the gains made through the day.
Nifty ends 35.05 points or 0.13% lower at 26,142.10.
Sensex ends 137.16 points or 0.16% down at 85,387.68.
Indian equities were trading lower after it gained on Wednesday.
Intraday, both Nifty and Sensex rose nearly 0.20% on Wednesday before it pared the gains made through the day.
Nifty ends 35.05 points or 0.13% lower at 26,142.10.
Sensex ends 137.16 points or 0.16% down at 85,387.68.
Adani Enterprises Ltd. has approved a fundraise through non-convertible debentures aggregating up to Rs 1,000 crore, including an over-subscription option, as per an exchange filing on Wednesday.
Beaten down through most of the year, several mid- and large-cap names staged a sharp comeback in December, helped by a mix of improving news flow, valuations turning attractive and stock-specific triggers.
Data shows that Himadri Speciality Chemicals, KEC International, Deepak Nitrite, Swiggy and Natco Pharma — all heavy underperformers between January and November — posted notable gains in December.
Read to know why.
Are gold prices headed for $4,900? Dr. Hanuma Prasad Modali, Managing Director, Deccan Gold Mines discusses the future of Gold price and how businesses are planning to double their profits by 2029.
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The Indian primary market in 2026 is set to kick off with a high-profile state-owned listing, with Bharat Coking Coal Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Maharatna PSU Coal India, planning to launch its initial public offering within the next two weeks, as per an ET Now report.
Over 1.46 million shares of Shriram Finance were traded via a block deal on Wednesday. The share of Shriram Finance rose as much as 1.36% to Rs 970.80 apiece.
Over 2.85 million shares of Canara Bank were traded via a block deal on Wednesday. The share of Canara Bank fell as much as 0.30% to Rs 149.77 apiece.
The domestic equity benchmark is on track for closing with positive returns this month. Amid the current momentum, let's take a look at the best and worst-performing stocks in December over the last five years. According to stock exchange data, the top five gainers have clocked the highest returns in December during the last five years, while the five weakest stocks delivered the worst five-year returns during the month.
Read here.
The shares of Castrol India rose over 8% on Wednesday after Stonepeak announced tender offer to Castrol India holders.
CPPIB to invest up to $1.05 billion for Castrol deal, reported News Agency Bloomberg
CPP Investments to acquire indirect minority stake in Castrol.
IndiGo announces new direct flights between Delhi and London (Heathrow)
Flights to commence from 2 February 2026
IndiGo will fly 5 times a week on the route using its Boeing 787 aircraft
IndiGo has taken a 787 on wet lease from Norse Atlantic Airways,
IndiGo already operates daily, direct flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow,
IndiGo will now operate a total of 12 weekly flights to London
Source - Press Release
Gujarat Kidney & Super Speciality Ltd.'s initial public offering has been subscribed 3.71 times on the final day of subscription on Wednesday. While the IPO was subscribed 2.67 times on the second day it was fully subscribed on its first day of subscription.
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While the markets continue to hold relatively stable lets take a minute to think about resolutions that we obviously have never been able to hold. By the second week of January, most financial resolutions will be on thin ice. The expense tracker won’t be updated since days, the 'no-spend month' will be negotiating exceptions, and the SIP that was meant to start on the 1st will still waiting for the 'right moment'.
But what if we can help ensure you continue with that resolution? Here's your answer.
Indian equities were trading higher after it opened flat on Wednesday.
Intraday, both Nifty and Sensex rose nearly 0.25% on Wednesday.
Nifty rose 0.23% at 26,236.40 but pared losses to trade 0.03% higher at 26,184.45 as of 12 p.m.
Sensex was up 0.25% to 85,738.18 before it pared gains to trade 0.01% higher at 85,531.76.
Broader indices were trading higher. Nifty Midcap 150 rose 0.03%; Nifty Smallcap 250 was trading 0.20% higher.
Most sectoral indices rose, led by Nifty Defence and Nifty Media. Nifty Pharma and Nifty IT were trading lower.
Nifty Bank fell 0.07%, Nifty IT was down nearly 0.57%.
Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, Axis Bank, Hindalco and Bharti Airtel were top Nifty gainers.
Reliance Industries, Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy's, Hindustan Unilever and ICICI Bank were top Nifty losers.
The board of Mahindra and Mahindra to Meet on Feb. 11 to consider third quarter results.
SBI Gold ETF rose 0.23% to 116.85 as gold hit record high on Wednesday.
In a market where over 6,500 companies are listed, only two names have stood the test of consistency. According to calculations made by NDTV Profit, HDFC Bank Ltd. and Pidilite Industries Ltd. have emerged as India’s most reliable stocks, delivering positive returns every calendar year since 2015—a feat unmatched by any other listed company.
Read more here.
Over 1 million shares of Vishal Mega Mart were traded via a block deal on Wednesday. The share of Vishal mega Mart rose as much as 0.13% to Rs 136.96 apiece.
Its Christmas Eve, and with Santa Claus coming into town, here's a look at the stocks that made the list - - Which ones have been naughty? - Which ones have been nice?
Its #ChristmasEve, and with #SantaClaus coming in to town, here's a look at the stocks that made the list -
— NDTV Profit (@NDTVProfitIndia) December 24, 2025
- Which ones have been naughty?
- Which ones have been nice?@Sharad9Dubey breaks it down 👇 pic.twitter.com/P56IaG7eOZ
Blue Star Managing Director B Thiagarajan said the air-conditioner maker is seeing early signs of a pickup after what he described as a 'bad year' for the cooling industry, though he cautioned that the second half recovery will not fully offset the summer-season slowdown.
Over 1.21 million shares of Aditya Birla Fashion were traded via a block deal on Wednesday. The share of Aditya Birla Fashion rose as much as 0.19% to Rs 78.78 apiece.
Belrise Industries Ltd. extends gains for a second straight day. The shares are trading over 4% on Wednesday, after it hit a life high in the previous trading session.
Global asset manager BlackRock Inc. increased its stake in the auto components manufacturer on Tuesday through open market share purchases.
The shares of NMDC fell after it rose over 1% on Wednesday. The scrip rose as much as 1.18% to Rs 82.49 apiece on Wednesday hitting a fresh life high. It pared gains to trade 0.18% lower at Rs 81.38 apiece, as of 10:44 a.m. This compares to a 0.20% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
The scrip rose as much as 3.14% to Rs 354.80 apiece on Wednesday hitting a fresh life high. It pared gains to trade 1,98% higher at Rs 350.80 apiece, as of 10:29 a.m. This compares to a 0.20% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
The shares of Hindustan Copper has hit 15-year high on Wednesday after Copper rose to a fresh high. The scrip rose as much as 5.93% to Rs 432 apiece on Wednesday, the highest level since Nov. 11, 2010. It pared gains to trade 4.83% higher at Rs 427.50 apiece, as of 10:11 a.m. This compares to a 0.16% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has risen 51.33% in the last 12 months and 71.28% year-to-date.
The shares of Hindustan Copper has hit 15-year high on Wednesday after Copper rose to a fresh high. The scrip rose as much as 5.93% to Rs 432 apiece on Wednesday, the highest level since Nov. 11, 2010. It pared gains to trade 4.83% higher at Rs 427.50 apiece, as of 10:11 a.m. This compares to a 0.16% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has risen 51.33% in the last 12 months and 71.28% year-to-date.
Vikran Engineering shares were in focus on Wednesday after it received Rs 2,035 crore order. The scrip rose as much as 15.36% to Rs 99.96 apiece on Wednesday, the highest level since Dec. 3. It pared gains to trade 11.76% higher at Rs 96.76 apiece, as of 9:55 a.m. This compares to a 0.16% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
Vikran Engineering shares were in focus on Wednesday after it received Rs 2,035 crore order. The scrip rose as much as 15.36% to Rs 99.96 apiece on Wednesday, the highest level since Dec. 3. It pared gains to trade 11.76% higher at Rs 96.76 apiece, as of 9:55 a.m. This compares to a 0.16% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
Shares of recently listed e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. saw an uptick in early trade on Wednesday.
Meesho's stock rose nearly 4% to trade at Rs 195.31 apiece, reversing three sessions of extended decline.
Shares of recently listed e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. saw an uptick in early trade on Wednesday.
Meesho's stock rose nearly 4% to trade at Rs 195.31 apiece, reversing three sessions of extended decline.
The shares of Deccan Gold were in focus on Wednesday as it rose over 10%. The company's management while talking to NDTV Profit said that profit after tax in the next year is expected to be at Rs 200 crore.
The shares of Deccan Gold were in focus on Wednesday as it rose over 10%. The company's management while talking to NDTV Profit said that profit after tax in the next year is expected to be at Rs 200 crore.
The shares of Coal India were in focus on Wednesday as it hit seven-month high after it received approval for listing of South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. The scrip rose as much as 3% to Rs 412.40 apiece on Wednesday, the highest level since May 21. It pared gains to trade 2.29% higher at Rs 409.55 apiece, as of 9:39 a.m. This compares to a 0.14% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has risen 6.37% in the last 12 months.
The shares of Coal India were in focus on Wednesday as it hit seven-month high after it received approval for listing of South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. The scrip rose as much as 3% to Rs 412.40 apiece on Wednesday, the highest level since May 21. It pared gains to trade 2.29% higher at Rs 409.55 apiece, as of 9:39 a.m. This compares to a 0.14% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has risen 6.37% in the last 12 months.
Over 36.8 million shares of VIP Industries were traded via a block deal on Wednesday. The share of VIP Industries rose as much as 7.25% to Rs 392.10 apiece.
On NSE, 13 out of 15 sectors were in the green. Nifty Realty and Nifty Energy lead the advance, while Nifty IT and Nifty FMCG traded in red.
Broader markets were also in the green, with the NSE Midcap 150 trading 0.26% higher and NSE Smallcap was trading 0.45% higher.
On NSE, 13 out of 15 sectors were in the green. Nifty Realty and Nifty Energy lead the advance, while Nifty IT and Nifty FMCG traded in red.
Broader markets were also in the green, with the NSE Midcap 150 trading 0.26% higher and NSE Smallcap was trading 0.45% higher.
HDFC Bank, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HCLT and Wipro weighed on the Nifty 50 index.
Coal India, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Shriram Finance added to the Nifty 50 index.
HDFC Bank, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HCLT and Wipro weighed on the Nifty 50 index.
Coal India, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Shriram Finance added to the Nifty 50 index.
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened flat on Tuesday. The Nifty 50 opened 0.02% lower at 26,170.65 and Sensex opened 0.01% up at 85,533.11. However, minutes after open the markets rose with Nifty rose 0.10% and Sensex was up 0.09%.
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened flat on Tuesday. The Nifty 50 opened 0.02% lower at 26,170.65 and Sensex opened 0.01% up at 85,533.11. However, minutes after open the markets rose with Nifty rose 0.10% and Sensex was up 0.09%.
At pre-open, the NSE Nifty 50 was trading 6.50 points or 0.02% lower at 26,170.65. The BSE Sensex was up 3.50 points at 85,528.34.
Rupee opens 11 paise stronger at 89.55 against US Dollar. It closed at 89.66 on Tuesday.
Over 3.46 million shares of Capital Infra Trust were traded in pre-market trading on Wednesday.
Avendus Spark has initiated coverage on LG Electronics India Ltd. with a Reduce rating and a target price of Rs 1,536, citing intensifying competition, capped margin expansion potential and limited near-term upside following the sharp post-IPO rally.
Check what the brokerage has to say.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has raised its FY26 guidance following the completion of its acquisition of NQXT in Australia.
The company now expects Ebitda in the range of Rs 22,350–23,350 crore, up from Rs 21,000–22,000 crore earlier, and projects cargo volumes of 545–555 MMT, compared to the previous estimate of 505–515 MMT.
A host of global and domestic brokerages have released fresh views on Coforge, Physicswallah, Knowledge Marine, RBL Bank, and SBI Cards Ltd. ahead of Wednesday's session.
They have also shared their outlook on India Strategy, and the RBI's liquidity measure.
Read full story here.
Silver also witnessing a sharp uptick at Rs 219,990 on Wednesday, according to the India Bullion Association. The rally is buoyed on escalating tensions in Venezuela and expectations for more US rate cuts. Silver and platinum have also advanced to all-time peaks.
Gold prices in India hit record highs, and have surged to Rs 138,210. Meanwhile, spot gold saw sustained growth, crossing the $4,500 mark on Tuesday, building on three days of gains, with bullion hovering near $4,517.98 an ounce today.
Nifty December futures up by 0.02% to 26,202 at a premium of 25 points.
Nifty December futures open interest down by 5.7%.
Nifty Options on Dec 23: Maximum Call open interest at 26,200 and Maximum Put open interest at 26,150.
The US Dollar index is down 0.11% at 97.470.
Euro was up 0.09% at 1.1804.
Pound was up 0.16% at 1.3529.
Yen was down 0.35% at 155.73.
S&P 500 futures were little changed as of 10 a.m. Tokyo time
Hang Seng futures rose 0.1%
Japan’s Topix rose 0.1%
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.5%
Asian equities opened higher, following a record-setting rally on Wall Street after data revealed the U.S. economy expanded at its fastest rate in two years.
The MSCI Asia-Pacific index climbed for a fourth consecutive session, adding 0.2%, while major benchmarks in Japan and South Korea also posted gains.
Good morning readers.
The GIFT Nifty was trading above 26,200 early on Wednesday as Nifty bulls seek Santa rally on Dalal Street ahead of Christmas holiday.
The futures contract based on the benchmark Nifty 50 rose 0.14% at 26,239.5 as of 6:44 a.m. indicating a positive start for the Indian markets.
In the previous session on Tuesday, the benchmark ended mixed. The NSE Nifty 50 ended 4.75 points or 0.02% higher at 26,177.15, while the BSE Sensex closed 42.64 points or 0.05% lower at 85,524.84.
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