As smoking lost its cinematic allure, options trading too must be deglamourised through taxation, regulation and cultural signalling to curb risky "get rich quick" behaviour

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Stocks to watch today, December 15, 2025: From Tata Elxsi to Aurobindo Pharma, here is a list of stocks to keep in focus

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Groww, Lenskart, Pine Labs among 25 buys served up in November

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Applicants can check their Nephrocare Health IPO allotment status on the official websites of NSE and BSE, or the registrar Kfin Technologies

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Strong domestic growth and infrastructure spending could help the Sensex deliver 10-11% annual returns, barring major geopolitical shocks, says Alphaniti's U R Bhat

U R Bhat, cofounder and director of Alphaniti Fintech

Sensex Today| Stock Market LIVE on December 15, 2025: WPI inflation data, foreign institutional investor (FII) activity, and global cues are expected to guide stock market trends this week

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Once the Park Medi World IPO allotment is finalised, investors who applied for the issue can check their status on the official websites of BSE, NSE, or Kfin Technologies, the registrar for the issue

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HDFC Securities estimates JK Lakshmi Cement will deliver a 10 per cent volume CAGR during FY25-FY28, with margins recovering to ₹986 per tonne in FY28E from ₹713 per tonne in FY25

JK Lakshmi Cement

WPI inflation data, trading activity of foreign investors and global cues would dictate trends in the stock market this week, analysts said.
Besides this, movement of rupee against the US dollar and crude oil would also be tracked by investors, they noted.
Markets remained volatile and ended the last week in negative territory. Last week, the BSE benchmark index declined by 444.71 points, or 0.51 per cent.
"This week features an active domestic data calendar, with the release of India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation and trade balance figures. Developments related to India-US trade discussions will remain in focus, while globally, the performance and macro cues from US markets are expected to influence near-term sentiment," Ajit Mishra -- SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said.
Foreign investors pulled out Rs 17,955 crore (USD 2 billion) from Indian equities in the first two weeks of this month, taking the total outflow to Rs 1.6 lakh crore (USD 18.4 billion) in ...

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Besides this, movement of rupee against the US dollar and crude oil would also be tracked by investors

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The Nifty is a club of giants - banks, financiers, software firms, pharmaceuticals, consumer staples, and commodity producers

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Foreign investors pulled out Rs 17,955 crore (USD 2 billion) from Indian equities in the first two weeks of this month, taking the total outflow to Rs 1.6 lakh crore (USD 18.4 billion) in 2025.
This sharp withdrawal follows a net outflow of Rs 3,765 crore in November, extending the pressure on domestic equity markets.
The current trend comes after a brief pause in October, when Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) infused Rs 14,610 crore, snapping a three-month streak of heavy withdrawals. FPIs sold equities worth Rs 23,885 crore in September, Rs 34,990 crore in August, and Rs 17,700 crore in July.
According to data from the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), FPIs withdrew a net Rs 17,955 crore from Indian equities between December 1-12.
Market experts attributed this sustained outflow to several factors including sharp depreciation of the rupee and rich Indian valuations.
Explaining the outflow, Himanshu Srivastava, Principal Manager Research at Morningstar Investment Resea

Foreign portfolio investors, FPIs

This sharp withdrawal follows a net outflow of ₹3,765 crore in November, extending the pressure on domestic equity markets

Gold and silver prices are poised to maintain their record-setting rally in the coming week as investors focus on global inflation data and key macroeconomic indicators that shape central bank policy paths, analysts said.
The spotlight will be on macroeconomic numbers, including inflation readings from India, the US, Europe, and the UK, as well as provisional manufacturing and services PMI data across major economies.
In the US, traders will also track non-farm payroll/ weekly jobless claims, housing data and consumer sentiments, which will also shape the direction of bullion prices, they added.
"Gold and silver's momentum will remain positive as (traders) focus on key data from China, followed by inflation numbers from India, the US, and the UK, along with provisional manufacturing/ services PMI data from across regions," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services, said.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures appreciated Rs

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In the US, traders will also track non-farm payroll/ weekly jobless claims, housing data and consumer sentiments, which will also shape the direction of bullion prices, they added

Once rebalance kicks in, passive money follows preset circuitry

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Mutual funds redirect record inflows to fuel IPO boom, hitting 25-year high in new listings while selling bank and pharma stocks

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Nifty regains momentum as technicals turn bullish, IndiGo slides ahead of Sensex entry, and ICICI Prudential AMC IPO heats up on strong grey market demand

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The series has delivered an exceptional simple return of 341%, setting a redemption price of Rs 12,801 per gram

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Microfinance portfolios fall for the sixth straight quarter despite improved asset quality, as credit access tightens

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The FDI limit in the insurance sector was raised from 49 per cent to 74 per cent in 2021

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Industry lobby CII has proposed a comprehensive set of reforms for the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27 to drive sustained investment growth spanning public, private, and foreign investments and maintain India's momentum as one of the world's fastest-growing major economies.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) suggested increasing central capital expenditure by 12 per cent and capex support to states by 10 per cent in FY27; launching a Rs 150 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) 2.0 for 2026-32; offering incremental tax credits or compliance relaxations for firms achieving significant new investment, production, or tax contribution milestones; and establishing an NRI Investment Promotion Fund.
It also called for reinstating accelerated depreciation benefits to further incentivise fresh capital expenditure and technology upgrades, particularly for MSMEs and manufacturing industries, provided the measure is structured to stimulate modernisation without triggering ..

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The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) suggested increasing central capital expenditure by 12% and capex support to states by 10% in FY27

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