by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 4:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
BSE Midcap Index stalls in CY25 after stellar 2023-24 gains. Top stocks soar up to 125%, while laggards fall 40-56%.
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 3:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Vodafone Idea shares plunged 15% despite the Union Cabinet approving a relief package that freezes AGR dues at Rs 87,695 crore, payable over a decade from FY32. While FY18-19 dues remain unchanged, the government aims to protect its stake and ensure sector...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 3:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Domestic aluminium prices decline on the MCX amid profit booking despite positive global cues, while analysts remain bullish on the metal due to tightening supply and steady demand outlook into 2026.
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 3:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Copper prices retreat sharply on MCX after a strong 2025 rally, but analysts say supply disruptions, a weaker dollar, and demand expectations continue to support the metal’s broader bullish outlook.
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 3:03 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Apollo Micro Systems shares climbed on Wednesday after the defence company announced new orders worth approximately Rs 420 crore. A significant contract from a Coal India subsidiary for bulk explosives was part of the announcement. The company also secured an export...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 2:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian stocks surged on the final trading day of the year, with the Sensex and Nifty rebounding significantly. This rally was primarily driven by a government decision to impose a three-year safeguard duty on select steel imports, boosting metal stocks. Additionally,...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 2:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Market veteran Dipan Mehta expects 2026 to be a turnaround year for Indian equities after a tough 2025. He highlights autos, IT services, pharma and export-oriented sectors as key opportunities, urges caution on fully valued defence stocks, and explains why selective...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 2:03 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian government bonds enter 2026 with supply worries. The Reserve Bank of India’s measures helped yields, but bond sales by governments and investor demand remain key. The benchmark 10-year yield is expected to trade in a range. The federal budget and RBI...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 1:11 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Oil prices are poised for a significant drop in 2025, exceeding fifteen percent. Supply is expected to outpace demand, even with ongoing geopolitical conflicts. Analysts predict Brent crude could reach fifty-five dollars a barrel in early 2025. OPEC+ has paused output...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 1:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Indian rupee faces its steepest annual fall in three years, driven by record equity outflows and the absence of a US trade deal. The currency’s depreciation reflects external economic strains and a more flexible approach by the RBI. A potential US trade pact...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 1:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian stock markets have shown resilience over the past year. Largecap stocks have performed better than smallcaps. Experts caution that smallcap performance is company-specific. Investor sentiment can be a contrarian indicator. Sectors like autos, pharma, and FMCG...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 1:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold prices eased to Rs 1,35,526 on December 31 amid geopolitical tensions and Fed caution. Technicals remain bullish with support at Rs 1,34,000. Analysts expect gold to test $4,900 and INR Rs 1.82 lakh in 2026.
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 1:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Elitecon International shares hit the 5% upper circuit on the final trading day of 2025, extending the small-cap’s extraordinary 850% rise over the past year. The move comes after recent volatility, an expansion in borrowing powers, and the announcement of a $97.35...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 1:08 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Tata Steel shares rallied after the government imposed safeguard duties on select steel imports to curb cheap inflows and protect domestic producers. The phased three-year measure lifted sentiment across steel stocks, supported by strong recent gains and robust...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 1:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s steel sector gets a boost as the government imposes a long-term safeguard duty on imports. Axis Securities’ Aditya Welekar explains how the move protects domestic steelmakers from cheap Chinese steel, supports flat steel prices, and why volume-led growth, not...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 1:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian government bond prices eased on Wednesday, the last trading day of 2025, due to quarter-end positioning and the central bank’s omission of the former benchmark from open-market purchases. The benchmark 10-year yield rose to 6.5849% as traders awaited...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Silver, dubbed gold’s “poor cousin,” surged over 160% in 2025 but faces a sharp correction as MCX prices tumbled Rs 22,000 and the Nippon India Silver ETF lost 11%. Analysts attribute the selloff to profit booking, raised CME margins, and thin holiday liquidity. While...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian equity investors faced a challenging 2025, with benchmark indices masking significant portfolio underperformance. Despite widespread disappointment and FOMO, experts advise against emotional decisions, highlighting that current weak sentiment often precedes...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
MCX shares rose on Wednesday, nearing their 52-week high after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to ‘Equal Weight’ and raised its target from Rs 6,710 to Rs 11,135. The brokerage highlighted a sharp rise in Average Daily Transaction Revenue, driven largely by gold and...
by ET Markets | December 31, 2025 1:03 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold and silver experienced a remarkable rally in 2025, driven by geopolitical shocks, a shift to hard assets, and macroeconomic uncertainty. Analysts predict continued strength into 2026, citing persistent central bank buying, tight physical supply, and accelerating...
