Sensex at 40: Big drawdowns, faster recoveries and an index that offers stability despite constant churn
The Sensex’s four-decade history is defined not by uninterrupted growth, but by repeated resets, absorbed through changes in leadership, sector weights and market structure, while preserving its role as India’s primary equity benchmark.
Gujarat Kidney IPO allotment today: How to check status on registrar, BSE and NSE; check latest GMP
Gujarat Kidney shares will be listed on both NSE and BSE on December 30, following a 5.21 times subscription to its Rs 251-crore issue.
AMSL bags new defence orders worth over Rs 100 crore
The company is engaged in the design and manufacture of electronic, electromechanical and engineering systems.
IT stocks fall up to 4% after Infosys hikes entry-level salaries: Here's what analysts say
Indian IT stocks are toggling between a volatile mix of earnings momentum, global demand, and talent costs, an analyst said.
Digital gold volumes cross 940 million YTD; November value declines
Digital gold volumes have remained strong because investors can buy in very small amounts, especially as rising gold prices have made physical coins and bars expensive, says an analyst
Hindustan Copper shares rise 8%, hit 15-year high as copper scales fresh peak: Should you book profit?
As India’s demand for critical minerals grows in the renewable-energy and technology sectors, Hindustan Copper continues to be central to the country’s mineral security and long-term resource planning, says HDFC Securities
Shriram Finance shares fall 2% on profit-booking after 6-day gains over MUFG deal
Shriram Finance share price: The stock surged 16% in six sessions to hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 983.7 per share on Wednesday.
AI upheaval shows little sign of lessening
If the boom continues its blistering pace through 2026, the stresses could start to show
Railway shares extend run as fare hike kicks in today; RVNL, IRCTC, IRFC rise up to 12%
RVNL led the rally, climbing as much as 12.58 percent to Rs 389.20 on the NSE
Tata Steel shares fall 1% as subsidiaries face 1.4 billion euro in claims over hazardous emissions in Netherlands
Tata Steel share price: Residents residing near Tata Steel's plants in Netherlands have alleged that the company is liable for the damages caused by its operations in Velsen-Noord.
Hindustan Zinc shares hit fresh 52-week high as silver prices extend record run; stock up 36% in 30 days
Hindustan Zinc stock opened with a gap-up of 3.22% and climbed to an intraday high of Rs 646.50 on the NSE, which also marked its 52-week high.
Swiggy, Eternal shares fall 2% after gig workers call nationwide strike, Zepto IPO update
Delivery workers are facing falling earnings, long and unpredictable working hours, unsafe delivery targets, arbitrary ID blocking, and the absence of basic welfare and social security protections, the unions claimed while calling the nation-wide strike.
Defence shares rise for 5th day ahead of DAC meeting today; Paras Defence, Mazagon Dock lead gains
US ordered increased economic pressure on Venezuelan oil shipments and carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government
Sensex settles 350 pts lower, Nifty below 26,050: FII selling among key factors behind market fall
Sensex and Nifty declined, driven primarily by continued foreign fund outflows and rising crude oil prices.
Castrol India shares jump 5% as Stonepeak, Motion JVCo, CPPIB make open offer to buy 26% stake
Castrol India share price: Motion JVCo, along with Stonepeak Motion Holdco, Stonepeak Infrastructure Fund V and CPP Investment Board are making an open offer to acquire up to 26% stake in Castrol India at a price of Rs 194.04 per share.
Ola Electric shares jump 5% after firm secures Rs 367-crore PLI-Auto incentive for FY25
Ola Electric share price: The stock is for far down nearly 58% in 2025 so far, as against rival Ather Energy's 138% rise since listing on May 6.
Promoter exits hit Rs 79,000 crore, while PE–VC stake sales total Rs 20,644 crore in 2025
Total IPO fundraising during the year stood at around Rs 1.76 lakh crore. Of this, offer-for-sale transactions accounted for Rs 1.11 lakh crore, while fresh issuances contributed Rs 64,406 crore.
Coforge shares slip in early trade as $1-billion Encora deal talk, fundraising plans weigh
Moneycontrol has reported that Encora, backed by private equity firm Advent International, is among the companies with which Coforge has held advanced discussions. The company has called a board meeting today to consider a fundraising proposal.
Live: Will Nifty continue to struggle to mount above 26,200? | Opening Bell
The Nifty extended its consolidation amid holiday-thinned volumes, struggling to sustain levels above 26,200. Early gains faded as selling pressure emerged after mid-session, dragging the index to close near the day’s low, down 35 points at 26,142. IT stocks remained a key drag for the second straight session following H-1B visa rule changes, while media, realty and metal stocks outperformed in an otherwise weak market. Broader markets were mixed, with midcaps declining and smallcaps edging higher. This morning, global cues were largely positive. Asian markets open positive amid holiday-thinned trade, while US markets ticked higher overnight. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Nilesh Jain, Head VP- Derivative and Technical Research, Centrum Broking and Mayuresh Joshi, Director - Research, Marketsmithindia.com.
Chart of the Day: Why RBI’s bond purchases would be historically high in FY26
Policy transmission has been the goal of bond purchases
Chartist Talk: Milan Vaishnav expects Nifty 50, Bank Nifty to hit fresh highs soon; bullish on Nifty IT & these 7 stocks
Milan Vaishnav believes the Nifty IT Index is breaking out from a multi-month consolidation and may inch meaningfully higher from current levels.
First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade
On December 24, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 1,721 crore, extending their selling streak for the third consecutive session, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased equities of Rs 2,381 crore, providing a cushion to the market.
Daily Voice: Sandeep Bagla flags earnings recovery as key 2026 challenge; sees gold, silver rally continuing on inflation risks
Banks and financial services are relatively safer investment options for 2026 as the credit costs are low, monetary easing is underway and valuations are reasonable, said Sandeep Bagla.
Closing Bell: Sensex closes 350 pts lower, Nifty ends below 26,050; financials, IT weigh
Eight of the 16 major sectors logged weekly gains
