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The Avadhut Sathe saga: Betrayed by the Pied Piper or your own behaviour?

SEBI’s order penalising the finfluencer is a lesson for investors to steer clear of unlicensed investment advisors

Britannia shares rise 1.5% as firm announces changes in senior management; Nifty FMCG index rises for 2nd day

Subhashis Basu has been appointed as the Chief Business Officer – Dairy of the company with effect from December 15, 2025

Fertiliser stocks surge after FM assures of ample supply in rabi season: FACT, Paradeep Phosphates rise up to 7%

Fertiliser stocks: 'Today we have a bumper buffer available of urea for the rabi season,' Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Lok Sabha, adding that this was done to meet the higher demand by farmers.

Meesho founder Vidit Aatrey becomes billionaire

The stock surged over 74 percent to Rs 193 a share, compared with the issue price of Rs 111, instantly catapulting Aatrey’s net worth into the billion-dollar territory. Holding 47.25 crore shares—an 11.1 percent stake—Aatrey’s ownership is now valued at Rs 9,128 crore at the listing-day high.

Sensex settles 500 pts lower, Nifty ends below 25,900: Persistent FII selling among key factors behind market decline

Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty declined as a weak rupee and persistent foreign fund outflows dented investors' sentiment.

HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank shares slip after RBI clears HDFC group to hold up to 9.5% in IndusInd

The marginal fall in both bank stocks today comes after HDFC Bank said the RBI had approved the group to acquire up to a 9.5 percent stake in private sector lender IndusInd Bank.

Bharti Airtel shares rise 2% as Morgan Stanley increases target price, expects tariff hike in Q1FY27

Bharti Airtel share price: The international brokerage said that it expects the Indian telecom industry's repair phase to continue in the near term.

The outlook for traders in 2026

If 2025 is a challenging one, then 2026 promises to be no different. Here’s a blueprint on how to come out on top in the New Year

IPO action today: ICICI Prudential AMC bidding enters final day; KSH International IPO opens with anchor backing

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO enters its final day of bidding today after seeing a sharp acceleration in demand on Day 2. The KSH International IPO opens for public subscription today and will remain open until December 18.

Short-term equity uncertain; long-term growth backed by consumption, investment, policy: Neelesh Surana

Surana noted the correction was sharper in the NSE 500, mid-tier, and some small-cap stocks, while large-cap indices like the Nifty remained resilient.

Mirae Asset MF to expand GIFT City fund offerings, launch first local ETF

Despite some challenges, Shah said GIFT City remains a strong long-term opportunity, but meaningful scale will depend on better awareness, smoother capital flows, faster onboarding and simpler compliance processes.

Nifty, Sensex eye muted opening amid global uncertainty, markets eye key US data

Weak global cues are likely to weigh on investor sentiment, which may see the domestic benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex seeing a quiet open in trade.

Marico in talks to acquire Cosmix to strengthen protein business

Cosmix, founded in 2019, had last raised Rs 1 crore at a valuation of Rs 100 crore on Shark Tank in 2024 and is now looking to be sold to Marico for about Rs 300 crore, sources told Moneycontrol.

Newgen Software shares rise on order win of Rs 16.5 crore from a leading bank

Newgen Software Technologies Share Price | A leading bank in India has awarded a contract of Rs 16.53 crore.

BL Kashyap shares gain 4% on winning order worth Rs 616 crore from Sattva CKC

BL Kashyap and Sons Share Price | The company share price declined 22 percent in last 3 months.

First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade

The Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued selling in this month, as they sold equities of Rs 1468 crore on December 15, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought equities of Rs 1792 crore on the same day.

Daily Voice: Himanshu Kohli favours financials, telecom, consumer discretionary for 2026; tariff deal timeline unclear

Any positive development on the US trade deal could act as a catalyst to trigger a reversal in sentiment for Indian equity markets in 2026, said Himanshu Kohli.

Closing Bell: Sensex slips 533 pts, Nifty below 25,900; metal, IT, financials top drags

Axis Bank, Eternal, HCL Technologies, Tata Steel, JSW Steel were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers were Bharti Airtel, Tata Consumer, Titan Company, M&M, Bajaj Auto. Except Consumer Durables, FMCG and telecom, all other sectoral indices ended in the red with realty, oil & gas, metal, IT, PSU Bank, Private Bank down 0.5-1%. BSE Midcap and smallcap indices down nearly 1 percent each.

Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50, Bank Nifty manage to climb above Monday’s high?

The zone of 26,000–26,050, which aligns with Monday’s high and broadly with the 20 SMA, is crucial for a further upward journey toward 26,200–26,300. Until then, consolidation may continue, with immediate support at 25,900, followed by 25,700 as a crucial support for the Nifty 50.

Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Marico, Wipro, CG Power, Britannia, Ashok Leyland, UPL, and others on December 16?

Consolidation and range-bound trading may continue until the market delivers a strong close above the falling resistance trendline. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

Stocks to Watch Today: HCLTech, RBL Bank, Atlantaa, Zydus Life, Ion Exchange, Solex Energy, BL Kashyap, Intellect Design, Senores in focus on 16 December

Stocks to Watch, 16 December: Stocks like Senores Pharmaceuticals, Arvind SmartSpaces, Ion Exchange India, Zydus Lifesciences, Solex Energy, Westlife Foodworld, Atlantaa, KNR Constructions, Delhivery, B L Kashyap and Sons, Intellect Design Arena, HCL Technologies, RBL Bank, and Geojit Financial Services will be in focus on December 16.

Trade setup for December 16: Top 15 things to know before the opening bells

If the Nifty 50 reclaims and sustains above 26,032, a rally towards 26,200–26,300 cannot be ruled out in the upcoming sessions. However, until then, it may consolidate, with support placed in the 25,750–25,700 zone, according to experts.

Promoter BNP Paribas sells 14.7% stake Geojit Financial; Equity Intelligence, ICICI Pru Life, Bajaj Allianz Life among buyers 13.6% shares

Perhaps, Geojit Financial Services seems to have reacted to the large number of transactions, rising 7.9 percent to Rs 75.44 amid high volumes.