Reports indicate the Union Cabinet has likely cleared an adjusted gross revenue (AGR) relief package for the financially stressed operator, including a five-year moratorium on AGR payments

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Sensex today | Stock Market Close, December 31, 2025: Among the broader market indices, Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices ended 0.95 per cent and 1.11 per cent higher

Nifty, Sensex were trading higher on December 31

The Nifty50 and Sensex indices are poised to end higher for the 10th straight calendar year, rising 10 per cent and 8.5 per cent, respectively, this year

Nifty, Sensex rally on last 2025 trading day

At 11:39 AM on Wednesday; the Nifty PSU Bank index was the top gainer among sectoral indices, up 1.8 per cent at 8,581.65, as compared to 0.5 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

The number of active investors on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) have jumped 44 per cent over the past one year to 47.9 million at the end of September 2024. The surge in active clients is underpinned by the rally in the markets, with the Nifty 50

The Nifty SmallCap index has declined 7 per cent so far this year (CY25), the most since the 14-per cent fall in CY-2022, as against a 10 per cent rise in the benchmark Nifty50 index in 2025

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OMC's are well positioned to benefit from fall in crude prices, improvement in refining margins, fuel consumption growth and petchem demand growth in India.

Indian refineries

Vishal Nirmiti comprises a fresh issue of equity shares of face value ₹10 each aggregating up to ₹125 crore and an OFS of up to 1.5 million equity shares

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Lemon Tree Hotels management has guided for mid-teens revenue growth driven by a busy wedding season, surge in MICE activities, higher share from Aurika, Mumbai and contribution from new hotels

Lemon Tree Hotels, the largest mid-priced hotel chain in India, plans to list its subsidiary Fleur Hotels to achieve its goal of becoming a debt-free company in six years.

Shakti Pumps (India) share price rose 5.27 per cent to the day's high of ₹736.70 apiece

Shakti Pumps share price advance on December 31

On Wednesday, Silver prices tumbled with MCX Silver futures (March 2026 expiry) hitting a low of ₹2,32,228 per kilogram

Hindustan Zinc share price

On the bourses, VA Tech Wabag share price rose as much as 6.17 per cent to an intraday high of ₹1,349, before trading 2.81 per cent higher at ₹1,306.20 around 12:50 PM.

VA Tech Wabag

On Tuesday, according to National Stock Exchange (NSE) bulk deal data, Quyosh Energia purchased 11,28,596 shares at ₹454.61 per share through a bulk deal

KPI Green Energy share

Steel stocks in focus amid reports that the government has notified the much-awaited Anti-dumping duty/safeguard duty on flat steel imports for a period of 3 years.

Steel stocks rally for 2nd straight day on Wednesday.

After a subdued 2025, midcap funds could recover in 2026 if earnings revive and rates stay supportive. Experts advise a calibrated 10-30 per cent allocation with a long-term horizon

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Antique expects near-term moderation in technology spending in the US, given subdued consumer confidence and cautious end-demand trends

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WGC says fundamentals will keep gold strong in 2026 as India drafts a long-term gold policy, with rising wedding budgets, ETF demand and a push to privatise monetisation schemes

Sachin Jain, Regional chief executive office, India, World Gold Council (WGC)

Industry adds 5.8 million investors this year compared to 10.6 million in 2024

Investors, MF Investor

Around 70 per cent of the 102 firms that went public this year finished their first trading session in positive territory, data showed

After a record rally in 2025, will gold and silver sustain gains in 2026? Analysts flag consolidation, price targets, risks and investor strategy

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New Year picks 2026: Motilal Oswal Wealth Management has picked SBI, Airtel, Biocon, Eternal and others for the upcoming year; check details here

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Force Motors topped the chart, emerging as the biggest wealth creator of the year with a 191 per cent gain. The stock delivered the highest return among all Nifty500 constituents.

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