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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.

KSH International raises Rs 213 crore from 10 anchor investors ahead of Rs 710-crore IPO

KSH International IPO | The initial public offering comprises of fresh issuance of shares worth Rs 420 crore, and an offer-for-sale of Rs 290 crore worth shares.

FIIs net offload Indian Equities worth Rs 1,468 crore; DIIs net buy Rs 1,792 crore

In current month, the net selling by FIIs was Rs 21,074 crore, whereas the DIIs completely compensated the said FII outflow, net buying at Rs 41,762 crore.

IPO supply unlikely to slow despite weak post-listing performance: Motilal Oswal AMC's Niket Shah

Speaking at Dezerv Wealth Summit 2025, he pointed out that investor preference currently favours companies promising rapid growth over those with established profitability

Treat your portfolio as a system, not a stock basket: Vaibhav Porwal, Deserv

Vaibhav Porwal, Deserv says long term investing success comes from treating portfolios as disciplined systems, not from chasing stocks, themes or recent performance.

Renny Strips files IPO papers with SEBI, seeks to raise up to Rs 300 crore via fresh issue

Renny Strips IPO | The company proposed to raise Rs 300 crore by issuing fresh shares, while promoters Dev Raj Gupta, and Usha Gupta plan to offload 1.2 crore equity shares via offer-for-sale.

HDFC AMC's Chirag Setalvad flags risk of moderation in equity SIP inflows

Speaking at Dezerv Wealth Summit 2025, he highlighted that the accumulated SIP book is now substantial, and even a modest 10–15% redemption from this base could effectively offset several months of fresh inflows

Diversify, stay disciplined, and watch valuations, say market voices at Moneycontrol Dezerv Wealth Summit

Experts agreed that long-term discipline, diversification and valuation awareness are essential, but some global diversification is required for a sound portfolio.

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO GMP rises to 14% as issue subscribed 2 times on Day 2; check details

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO has a price band of Rs 2,061 to Rs 2,165 per share, valuing the company at around Rs 1.07 lakh crore.

Citi expects macro tailwinds to drive Indian auto sales in 2026, top picks include Maruti, M&M

The brokerage sees car sales rising 5.1% in FY26 and 5.2% in FY27

Technical View: Nifty needs a sustainable close above 20-SMA for a strong run; Bank Nifty nears 59,500

The weekly options data indicated that the Nifty 50 is expected to remain in the 25,900–26,200 range in the short term.

Dezerv Wealth Summit 2025: FDs, gold dominate Indian portfolios; equity gets just 10%, says Mirae’s Swarup Mohanty

Dezerv Wealth Summit 2025 : India’s most respected investment strategists, portfolio managers, and wealth creators come together to cut through the noise and focus on what actually works when markets become unpredictable.

Nephrocare Health Services IPO allotment: How to check status online via registrar, NSE & BSE; Check latest GMP

Nephrocare Health Services IPO shares will be listed on both NSE and BSE platforms on December 17, following an investor demand of 13.96 times.