First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade
The Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) extended their buying on third consecutive Session on December 19 as they bought equities of over Rs 1800 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased equities of Rs 5722 crore on the same day.
Silver hits record high on rate-cut bets and geopolitical strife
Silver has been buoyed by speculative inflows and lingering supply tightness after a historic short squeeze in October.
Asian stocks gain as hopes for year-end rally grow
MSCI Inc.’s gauge of Asia Pacific shares rose 0.5%, with the tech sector leading gains. The measure capped a 1.9% weekly decline on Friday, its first in four weeks.
Closing Bell: Santa rally on D-Street; Nifty above 26,150, Sensex gains 638 pts
Biggest Nifty gainers were Shriram Finance, Trent, Wipro, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, while losers included SBI, HDFC Life, Cipla, Tata Consumer, Kotak Mahindra Bank. BSE Midcap index added 0.8 percent and smallcap index jumped 1 percent. All the sectoral indices ended higher with capital goods, metal, IT up 1-2%.
Daily Voice: Don’t expect RBI rate cuts before 1H 2026; double-digit earnings growth likely next year, says Raghvendra Nath
With 125 bps of rate cuts, RBI shall use other tools in its arsenal to ensure transmission of lower rates, according to Raghvendra Nath.
India’s market infrastructure hits Rs 700 bn in FY25; Jefferies sees demat accounts racing to 304 million by FY28
Jefferies noted that younger investors are driving incremental participation, with investors below 30 years accounting for about 40% of the investor base in FY25, compared with roughly 20% in the pre-pandemic period. IPO activity has also contributed to new investor additions.
Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50 reclaim 26,100, Bank Nifty march toward 59,500?
The immediate resistance for the Nifty 50 is expected to be in the 26,050–26,100 range, as a convincing move above this zone could open the door for a rally toward record highs, with 25,800–25,700 acting as crucial support.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Manappuram Finance, JK Tyre, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Ceat, Birlasoft, and others on December 22?
The market is expected to witness a further uptrend, provided it defends short-term moving averages. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Stocks to Watch Today: KIMS, IRB Infra, Ge Vernova, Granules India, Indian Hotels, Fortis Healthcare, KEC International, Emmvee in focus
Stocks to Watch, 22 December: Stocks like Sudeep Pharma, IRB Infrastructure Developers, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Ge Vernova T&D India, Granules India, Soma Textile, Tata Chemicals, Indian Hotels Company, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power, Jupiter Wagons, Fortis Healthcare, KEC International, and Allcargo Terminals will be in focus on December 22.
Trade setup for December 22: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell
Hence, if the Nifty 50 maintains its upward journey and sustains above the 26,000 zone, the 26,200–26,300 levels will be crucial to watch in the upcoming sessions. However, the 25,800–25,700 zone is expected to act as a key support, according to experts.
Dalal Street This Week: US GDP, FII flow, rupee move, China's NPC Standing Committee among 10 key factors to watch
In the truncated week starting December 22, the market is expected to stay positive but cautious, with focus on US quarterly GDP and PCE data, China’s NPC Standing Committee meeting, rupee movement, FII flows, and the VIX.
IPO Action This Week: 11 public issues lined up; 5 companies to debut on Dalal Street
These 11 companies are set to raise a little over Rs 755 crore through their IPOs, including the sole mainboard maiden issue of Gujarat Kidney & Super Speciality, worth Rs 250.8 crore.
Trading activity of foreign investors, currency movement, macro data to drive markets:Analysts
On Friday, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 447.55 points or 0.53 per cent to settle at 84,929.36. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 150.85 points or 0.58 per cent to 25,966.40
Broader indices outperform with muted gains; smallcaps jump up to 27%
Reliance Infrastructure, Roto Pumps, Lloyds Enterprises, Bliss GVS Pharma, Gandhar Oil Refinery India, Rain Industries, Antony Waste Handling Cell, DCX Systems added more than 15 percent.
World’s calmest stock market challenges options traders in India
Despite geopolitical flare ups and a recent global selloff in risk assets, the NSE Nifty 50 Index has barely budged for months as domestic money overwhelms foreign flows and derivatives trading curbs choke off volatility.
Chartist Talk | Sudeep Shah bullish on 6 stocks, stays bearish on TMPV next week
From a technical standpoint, the prevailing chart structure of both sectors - banking and IT - suggests that they are well-positioned to continue providing support to the frontline indices, making them the likely drivers of any near-term rally, Sudeep Shah said.
Daily Voice | Earnings growth to strengthen into 2026; broader lift needs credit, capex: Anirudh Garg
The probability of a 15–20 percent rally exists, but it is not a default. The more dependable strategy is to focus on breadth of earnings, balance-sheet strength, and valuation discipline rather than targeting a specific index number, said Anirudh Garg.
US GDP, jobs data to hold commodity traders' focus in Christmas week
With the upcoming holiday week likely to see thinner trading volumes, price action may be subdued.
Gold at the crossroads: Is there more steam left in the yellow metal?
While silver has taken the spotlight recently, the broader setup indicates that gold may be preparing for a catch-up phase, supported by both fundamentals and technical indicators.
Market extends losses amid volatility; rupee recovers from record low
Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) continued their buying in this week also as they bought equities worth Rs 12,061.92 crore.
How to make profit when markets go sideways: Shubham Agarwal
Shubham Agarwal explains strategy to get benefit from range bound markets.
Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | Running in place
The current reforms overdrive by the government signals 'a policy shift towards diversification, structural reforms, and attracting long-term capital'
Bandhan AMC files draft documents for first SIF, Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund
Bandhan AMC’s filing places it among a growing number of fund houses looking to use the SIF route to cater to sophisticated and high-net-worth investors seeking differentiated return profiles.
Daily Voice: Good time for investors to enter Indian equities, Sonal Minhas sees mid-teen returns for 2026
Sonal Minhas believes that high quality banks/NBFCs with MSME, personal and corporate credit exposure should grow well from hereon.
