Manappuram, Muthoot Finance, other gold financier stocks fall 2% intraday as gold prices decline after sharp rally
Gold financier stocks recently hit record highs, accompanying gold’s bull run.
Bank Nifty falls below 59,000 as IndusInd, ICICI, HDFC Bank shares fall up to 1.5%: Check key levels to watch out for
Bank stocks: The Nifty Bank index has now declined for the fourth consecutive session.
Hindustan Zinc shares fall 6% intraday as silver prices drop up to 10% from lifetime highs
Hindustan Zinc share price: Despite today's fall, Hindustan Zinc shares are up around 39% in 2025 so far.
Timex Group India hits 10% lower circuit as top shareholder to sell up to 4.47% stake at 22% discount
Timex Group India share price: The stock is up more than 56% in 2025 so far.
PSU Bank stocks fall for 4th day: What should investors do in 2026?
PSU Bank stocks: 'The coming times would be stock-specific, with earnings performance and policy cues playing important roles in determining the course,' said an analyst.
Defence stocks drop after DAC meeting: BEL, BEML, Paras Defence shares fall up to 2%
Defence stocks: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore to buy radars, radios, automatic take-off landing recording systems and other equipment for the armed forces.
Metal stocks snap 7-session gaining streak as commodities tumble, Hind Zinc, NMDC shares fall up to 3%
Metal stocks: Earlier during the day, the Nifty Metal index hit a fresh 52-week high before sharply falling due to correcting commodity prices.
Coforge shares rise even as analysts say $2.35-bn deal to buy Encora 'bold' but earnings dilutive
Coforge share price: Brokerages said that the valuations appear expensive as AI firm Encora posted only 7-10% organic revenue growth in the past two years.
IPO Action: One public issue slated for next week; 11 companies to debut on bourses
Gurugram-based diagnostic chain Modern Diagnostic & Research Centre will be the only IPO opening for public subscription next week on December 31.
Mobile phones retailer SS Retail files draft papers to raise Rs 500 crore via IPO
SS Retail IPO | The company proposed to mobilise Rs 300 crore via issuance of fresh shares, while existing shareholders including promoters will offload shares worth Rs 200 crore via offer-for-sale.
Zepto files for Rs 11,000-crore IPO via confidential route, targets listing next year
Zepto has pre-filed draft IPO papers with Sebi via the confidential route to raise Rs 11,000 crore, marking a key step toward a 2026 listing.
Madhusudan Kela invests Rs 75 crore in Wow Momo Foods
Wow Momo Foods targets to achieve Rs 850 crore in revenue for the current financial year 2025-26.
Study shows clouds drive Earth’s growing heat imbalance more than pollution
Earth is absorbing more heat than it releases, and new research suggests changing clouds, not cleaner air, are driving the imbalance, raising fresh questions about how quickly global warming could accelerate.
Business in the Week Ahead (December 29, 2025-January 2, 2026)
The new year is knocking on the door. Everyone is in vacation mode. As the party begins, we tell you how next week can shape your investing journey. Fed minutes and manufacturing PMI, in particular, stand out
The Reading List: December 26, 2025
Our research and opinion teams have curated a selection of articles and social media posts from the world of economy, business and finance for your weekend read
Manappuram Finance to invest Rs 250 crore in Asirvad MFI, appoints new Group CFO
Manappuram Finance share price: The company added that its board has approved the plan to increase the borrowing limit to up to Rs 75,000 crore.
Stylam Industries shares fall 5% as Japan's AICA Kogyo set to acquire 40% stake for Rs 1,525 crore
The stake acquisition will be done by the Japanese conglomerate in various tranches.
Titan shares hit fresh 52-week high as firm set to launch first store offering lab-grown diamond products
Titan share price: Titan will launch the new brand 'beYon – from the House of Titan’ with its first exclusive retail store in Mumbai being opened on December 29.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Start-up Street: In 2026, roadblocks are many, as are opportunities
Overall funding for start-ups is likely to increase, with opportunities in new AI-related areas and Deep Tech, and start-ups are also entering Tier 2 and Tier 3 downs. But a few key risks bear watching
