Buy Hero MotoCorp; target of Rs 6782: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Hero MotoCorp recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 6782 in its research report dated December 23, 2025.
Ajanta Pharma shares rise 5% on Biocon weight-loss drug marketing pact
Biocon will supply Semaglutide to Ajanta Pharma for exclusive marketing in 23 countries and semi-exclusive marketing in three countries across Africa, West Asia, and Central Asia
Banks to remain closed on these days at the end of December: Check dates
Banks will observe multiple holidays in late December, with nationwide closures on December 25 and over the weekend.
Buy Orkla India; target of Rs 800 ICICI Securities
ICICI Securities is bullish on Orkla India recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 800 in its research report dated December 23, 2025.
Buy Shyam Metalics and Energy; target of Rs 1000 ICICI Securities
ICICI Securities is bullish on Shyam Metalics and Energy recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1000 in its research report dated December 24, 2025.
Late-stage funding pullback cools India’s startup investments in 2025
Indian startups raised about $9.8 billion across 880 deals in 2025 year-to-date, marginally lower than $10.1 billion across 976 deals in 2024, as a slowdown in late-stage funding reshaped capital flows, Venture Intelligence data showed.
Selective recovery likely for QIP market in 2026 after a subdued 2025
With earnings visibility improving and domestic flows continuing to support equity markets, 2026 is expected to see a normalisation in QIP volumes, particularly among large-cap and high-quality mid-cap companies with clear capital deployment plans.
Vikran Engineering shares rally 15% after firm wins Rs 2,035-crore order
Vikran Engineering share price: The order's total value is close to the company’s entire market capitalization of Rs 2,235 crore.
Coforge, Tech Mahindra, other IT shares fall up to 1% as US scraps H-1B lottery
Applications will be weighted in a way that increases the likelihood of approval for foreign professionals offered higher wages and roles requiring more advanced skills
Smartphone makers brace for 2026 slowdown as memory chip costs surge: Report
Entry-level smartphones priced below Rs 10,000-accounting for roughly 18% of the overall market-could see shipment volumes decline by more than 5%.
Sensex gains 300 pts from day's low, Nifty above 26,200: Positive global cues among key factors behind market rise
Sensex, Nifty rose as value buying was seen in select sectors after early declines, as brokerages are upbeat on better returns in 2026.
The coming of age of the Indian crypto investor
By 2026, Indian crypto participation will resemble developed market participation that’s blended into multi-asset wealth strategies rather than standing alone as an alternative bet
Silver price today: Spot and futures hit record highs; check prices in your city
Silver is closing 2025 firmly in macro-hedge territory rather than trading as a conventional commodity, says analyst.
OPINION | Risk-Based Deposit Insurance: Banking’s long-awaited adulthood?
Risk-based deposit insurance aligns premiums with behaviour. Its success now depends on whether Indian banks and their boards are prepared to accept accountability rather than rely on systemic cushioning. Over time, it could become the foundation for a banking system where trust is earned through conduct, not assumed through regulation
Weak market debut: Marc Technocrats shares list at 20% discount to SME IPO price
Marc Technocrats share price: The IPO was subscribed more than 9 times from December 17-19, with retail investors showing the most interest and booking their reserved portion nearly 11 times.
Gold price today: Uptrend continues, breaking record highs; see 24K, 22K, 18K prices
This rally is expected to extend further towards $4,575 (Rs 1,40,000) and $5,000 (Rs 1,50,000) in a few weeks, says analyst.
Yes Bank: Why is the excitement missing despite the SMBC deal?
The pace of improvement in profitability is a key factor for stock re-rating
VIP Industries Ltd shares jump over 7% today as 26% equity stake changes hands in block deal
The buyers and sellers in Wednesday’s transaction were not immediately disclosed, but VIP Industries block deal follows a series of promoter stake sale transactions in recent months. Then, the acquirers had also announced a mandatory open offer for an additional 26 percent stake at Rs 388 per share.
Coal India shares jump 3% after board gives in-principle nod to list two subsidiaries
Coal India share price: The shares of the Indian PSU company rose to a seven-month high, extending gains for the sixth consecutive session.
Ambuja Cements share price extends gains today as brokerages stay bullish after ACC, Orient merger approval
Brokerages broadly see the merger transaction as positive for Ambuja Cements, with expected cost synergies of at least Rs 100 per tonne forming a key part of the investment thesis.
Jyoti CNC Automation: Approaching a potential inflection point
Order visibility and margin stability support sustained earnings growth
Ambuja Cements: Structural rejig to drive superior returns
Capacity increase and operation cost reduction to aid profits in the long run
Wind sector revival on agenda as Centre targets 100 GW capacity
Environmental and regulatory factors have also weighed on the sector.
Data Story: Why 2025 RBI forex operations will influence its actions in 2026
The RBI may have more elbow room to intervene in 2026 as its forward book lightens
