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Nifty hits new high amid hopes of December-quarter earnings revival
Benchmark indices rose on Friday as optimism over December-quarter corporate earnings, rate cuts and tax rationalisation lifted sentiment, with Nifty and Sensex closing at record highs
 "Nifty hits new high amid hopes of December-quarter earnings revival")
IPO Calendar: 3 SME issues to open next week; Modern Diagnostic to list
Modern Diagnostic & Research Centre is slated to debut on the BSE SME platform on January 7, keeping market attention on the smaller board
 "IPO Calendar: 3 SME issues to open next week; Modern Diagnostic to list")
Veegaland Developers files DRHP for IPO, eyes ₹250-crore via fresh issue
Veegaland Developers IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares of face value ₹10 each aggregating up to ₹250 crore
 "Veegaland Developers files DRHP for IPO, eyes ₹250-crore via fresh issue")
JM Fin expects cement price recovery from April 2026; UltraTech top pick
Industry demand likely grew in low double digits year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in December 2025, reflecting broad-based improvements across regions
 "JM Fin expects cement price recovery from April 2026; UltraTech top pick")
Why investors should stop predicting markets in 2026: Deepak Shenoy answers
The world has slowly changed into a format that seems to hate trade - more tariffs, more restrictions on immigration, and, in general, a call to go local
 "Why investors should stop predicting markets in 2026: Deepak Shenoy answers")
Rupee slips 10 paise to close at 89.97 against dollar amid fund outflows
Forex traders said the USD/INR pair traded in a tight range, as support from easing crude oil prices was offset by a positive tone in the US dollar index and foreign fund outflows
 "Rupee slips 10 paise to close at 89.97 against dollar amid fund outflows")
Indices end first trading session of 2026 on muted note amid ITC selloff
Indian equity benchmarks closed largely flat in the first trading session of 2026, as gains in Larsen & Toubro and M&M offset sharp losses in ITC after a new tobacco tax announcement
 "Indices end first trading session of 2026 on muted note amid ITC selloff")
Sector, thematic funds' outlook: Avoid over-allocation, chasing returns
These concentrated bets suit experienced investors who can assess sector prospects and invest at attractive valuations
 "Sector, thematic funds' outlook: Avoid over-allocation, chasing returns")
Value over volume to drive jewellery growth in H2 amid higher gold prices
December quarter results for the sector are expected to be in similar lines to the September (Q2) quarter
 "Value over volume to drive jewellery growth in H2 amid higher gold prices")
BS CEO poll: India Inc expects faster growth, stronger earnings in 2026
Plans to invest and hire more but is concerned about global uncertainty
 "BS CEO poll: India Inc expects faster growth, stronger earnings in 2026")
India 2025 IPOs: Record listings, mixed returns; check top winners, losers
Around 70 per cent of the 102 firms that went public this year finished their first trading session in positive territory, data showed
 "India 2025 IPOs: Record listings, mixed returns; check top winners, losers")
Silver retreats from $80/ounce peak, gold softens on profit-taking
Spot platinum slid by 6.9 per cent to $2,281.15 an ounce after touching a record peak of $2,478.50 while palladium plunged 11.9 per cent to $1,694.75 an ounce
 "Silver retreats from $80/ounce peak, gold softens on profit-taking")
Why capping Sebi's surplus risks weakening India's market regulator
Capping Sebi's surplus under the Securities Markets Code risks eroding the regulator's financial autonomy and independence, with implications for market governance and investor confidence in India
 "Why capping Sebi's surplus risks weakening India's market regulator")
ChinaAMC lists depository receipts of two flagship ETFs on Thai exchange
A key highlight of this issuance is that it offers global investors a wrap-up of China's "hard tech" strength besides core assets
 "ChinaAMC lists depository receipts of two flagship ETFs on Thai exchange")
Profit-focused startups power India's strong IPO revival march in 2025
Venture-backed firms raised $4.9 billion in 2025, reflecting shift from cash-burn model to financial discipline
 "Profit-focused startups power India's strong IPO revival march in 2025")
60% of top 1,000 stocks trading in red this year; smallcaps among worst hit
About 595 of the top 1,000 stocks are in the red year to date, led by a small-cap rout; experts say an earnings revival and better results are key for a broad-based rally
 "60% of top 1,000 stocks trading in red this year; smallcaps among worst hit")
Jane Street hires lobbyists after 20 years amid Sebi investigation
Sebi is expected to conclude its investigation soon, according to people in the know
 "Jane Street hires lobbyists after 20 years amid Sebi investigation")
Gold crosses $4,500/oz milestone for first time; bullion up 70% in 2025
As of 6.15 pm Indian Standard Time (IST), gold has been trading at $4490.68/oz. Gold has gained nearly 70 per cent this year, heading for its best annual performance since 1979
 "Gold crosses $4,500/oz milestone for first time; bullion up 70% in 2025")
Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO subscribed 5.2 times on final day
The Rs 251 crore initial public offering of Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality saw strong retail interest, closing with a 5.21-times subscription despite volatility in secondary markets
 "Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO subscribed 5.2 times on final day")
Sattva Group signals IPO readiness, to enter new domestic markets
The Group, which has a development portfolio of around 70-75 million square feet across completed, under-construction and planned projects, is stepping up activity beyond its core southern markets
 "Sattva Group signals IPO readiness, to enter new domestic markets")