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From giving firms more room to meet public shareholding norms to bringing in a system overhaul to ease operational challenges, SEBI handed out freedom while practising restraint at the same time.
Indian markets ended lower on Friday as the Sensex and Nifty slipped amid thin year-end trading, foreign outflows, and profit booking. Largecaps underperformed while midcaps and smallcaps showed selective strength. Key support for Nifty is near 26,000, with potential retracement toward 26,200. Metals and consumer durables saw buying interest, while IT, autos, and banks faced selling pressure.
With only a handful of trading sessions left this year, Indian equity markets are expected to remain largely range-bound, albeit with a constructive bias, according to a market analyst
As markets enter 2026 amid uncertainty, hybrid mutual funds offer a balanced, disciplined approach to portfolio construction by blending equity growth with debt stability, helping investors navigate volatility and stay aligned with long-term goals.
After a steep underperformance in 2025, India’s smallcap stocks enter 2026 amid divided expert views. While some see improving earnings and selective opportunities, others warn valuations and ownership risks remain. Most strategists agree largecaps offer better visibility, with stock selection and active management critical in smaller segments.
Foreign investors fled Indian equities in 2025 at a scale never seen before, pulling out a record Rs 1.6 lakh crore (USD 18 billion) as volatile currency movements, global trade tensions, especially potential US tariffs, and stretched valuations eroded risk appetite, though flows are expected to turn sustainably positive in 2026.
As markets enter 2026 amid uncertainty, hybrid mutual funds offer a balanced, disciplined approach to portfolio construction by blending equity growth with debt stability, helping investors navigate volatility and stay aligned with long-term goals.
BSE has staged a remarkable turnaround since January 2023 under CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy, driven by cost discipline, tech upgrades and relaunch of equity derivatives. The strategy transformed market share, margins and investor confidence, delivering multi-fold returns and positioning BSE as a serious rival in index options.
As hopes of a Santa rally fade, traders will enter the final week of 2025 focused on Nifty’s technical levels, FII positioning and derivatives cues. Analysts see key supports near 26,000, selective sector strength in defence stocks, and tactical buying opportunities in stocks like NBCC and DBL.
Indian equities extended losses for a second straight session as IT, financial and auto stocks weighed on benchmarks, pushing the Nifty below key short-term averages. Amid rising bearish momentum, analysts flagged 26,000 as a crucial support, while recommending NBCC and Dalmia Bharat on technical breakouts.
Indian equities ended a holiday-shortened week with modest gains as benchmark indices consolidated amid mixed global cues and subdued participation. Despite cautious sentiment and FII selling, select BSE 500 stocks delivered strong weekly performances, led by metals, railways and PSU-linked names outperforming the broader market.
Despite a sharp slowdown in SME IPO performance in 2025, a select group of fundamentally strong stocks delivered multibagger returns, underscoring the growing importance of quality and disciplined stock selection.
In CY25, select penny stocks delivered sharp gains of up to 440%, with several emerging as multibaggers, highlighting strong momentum in low-priced micro-cap stocks despite elevated risks.
2025 proved a transformative year, marked by the US's assertive 'America First' agenda and escalating global trade tariffs. India responded with significant economic reforms, including tax relief and a GST overhaul, while navigating volatile foreign investment flows. The year concluded with strong GDP growth, low inflation, and supportive monetary policy, positioning India for future resilience.
Indian equity markets saw mild profit booking near record highs. However, several smallcap stocks delivered sharp gains this past week. K&R Rail Engineering surged 34.32%. Jupiter Wagons rose 33.60%. Sasken Technologies gained 32.82%. Hindustan Copper and KNR Constructions also saw substantial increases. These stocks bucked the subdued market tone, showcasing strong individual performance.
Indian stock markets are poised for a volatile week ahead, influenced by the December F&O expiry and crucial domestic data releases. Foreign institutional investors continue their selling spree, while global cues and currency movements also demand attention. Experts advise a cautious, stock-specific approach with disciplined risk management as the year concludes.
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Several listed companies have announced corporate actions next week, including face value consolidation, stock splits and bonus issues, which may boost liquidity, affordability and retail interest without altering underlying business fundamentals.
In the equity segment, FPIs sold shares worth ₹6,891.44 crore through stock exchanges while purchasing ₹5,334.45 crore, resulting in net sales of ₹1,751.98 crore through the secondary market
Foreign investors are set to record their biggest-ever exit from Indian equities in 2025, with net outflows of over Rs 1.58 lakh crore, driven by exchange selling, rupee weakness and global capital shifts, despite steady domestic flows.
As per the latest available data for the September 2025 quarter, Kedia holds publicly disclosed stakes in around 16 companies, with a combined value of about Rs 1,170 crore as of December 26, 2025, down nearly 38% from Rs 1,896 crore in December 2024.
Markets stayed rangebound in a holiday-shortened week as Nifty inched higher amid low volumes. India VIX fell to record lows, signalling complacency. Momentum weakened, breadth lagged and volatility compression warned of vulnerability until a decisive breakout emerges in coming sessions.
Several 2024 multibaggers turned major laggards in 2025 as stretched valuations met slowing growth. Earnings misses, margin pressures and execution delays led to sharp corrections, with many stocks falling 30–40% or more after last year’s euphoric rally.
While the Sensex edged up modestly last week, select BSE 500 stocks delivered strong momentum. Thirteen stocks gained across all five sessions, posting cumulative returns of 10–37%, highlighting stock-specific strength amid a sideways broader market.
Prabhudas Lilladher has initiated coverage on Waaree Energies, Premiere Energies and Vikram Solar, citing strong policy support, rising power demand and capacity expansion, with upside potential of up to 33% despite recent stock underperformance.
India’s capital markets are undergoing a structural shift as millions move from trading to disciplined investing. Rising SIP flows, younger investors, and growing retail ownership are reshaping savings habits, market stability, and long-term wealth creation.
In a report earlier this month, it forecast further weakness for the Indian rupee; It expects the Indian rupee to appreciate modestly above the 90 level in 2026, targeting 90
India's markets are consolidating into duopolies, with two dominant players controlling nearly 90% of sectors like aviation, food delivery, and digital payments. This concentration, exemplified by IndiGo and Air India, shifts incentives from customer service to market management, potentially harming consumers and innovation. The government is now intervening to foster new competition.
US stocks are poised for a strong finish to 2025, nearing record highs. Despite recent tech sector jitters, the S&P 500 is on an impressive streak. Investors are keenly awaiting Fed minutes for clues on interest rate cuts and President Trump's Fed chair nomination, anticipating further market movements.
On Friday, Indian stock exchanges experienced a downturn as investors opted to trim their portfolios ahead of the weekend break. Meanwhile, bullion markets thrived, with gold and silver prices hitting unprecedented levels, marking a continued upward trend. Global trading activity remained lukewarm, reflecting the seasonal slowdown due to year-end festivities.
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Stocks have never seen three negative “Santa Claus rally” periods in a row. After two straight misses, history says the odds favor a comeback this year.
