Companies raised a total of ₹1.74 trillion (₹1,74,379 crore) through 101 mainboard initial public offerings, making the year a landmark for equity fundraising

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Osho Krishan of Angel One has recommended buying Ceat and Godrej Consumer Products; here's why

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Greater clarity is also needed on the proposed Ombudsperson to resolve investor complaints, experts feel

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Turnover was sparse in what is a holiday-shortened ​week for much of the world but the path of least resistance was higher ahead of delayed data

global stocks

Reuters

Most open offers are for a minimum of an additional stake of 26 per cent and allow public shareholders an exit after the acquisition

mergers & acquisitions, mergers, acquisitions

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday, December 22, 2025: Asia-Pacific markets were trading higher after China's central bank kept its loan prime rates steady on Monday

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Majority of the respondents said the domestic currency would appreciate to 88.5 against the dollar by end FY26

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HDFC Securities has maintained its Add rating on Voltas, valuing the company using a sum of the parts (SOTP) approach, implying 40 times March 2028 EPS, to arrive at a target price of ₹1,430 per share

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Simultaneous fiscal and monetary tightening hurt growth and earnings, but momentum is returning, says Axis Bank's Neelkanth Mishra, signalling a possible market turnaround

Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist, Axis Bank and Head of Global Research, Axis Capital

The Securities Markets Code (SMC) Bill draws a clear line on capital markets regulator Sebi's enforcement reach by imposing an eight-year statutory limit on inspections and investigations, a move aimed at preventing prolonged regulatory overhang on market participants.
However, this eight-year limitation will not apply to cases that have a systemic impact on the securities market.
Apart from setting a time bar, the Bill also introduced a time-bound enforcement framework. It mandates Sebi to complete investigations within 180 days, while simultaneously strengthening investor protection through the introduction of an Ombudsperson-led grievance redressal mechanism.
The Bill, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha last week, requires Sebi to set aside 25 per cent of its annual surplus in a Reserve Fund for expenses, with the remaining surplus transferred to the Consolidated Fund of India.
According to a person familiar with the matter, the eight-year limit would bring legal certainty an

Securities and Exchange Board of India, Sebi

However, this eight-year limitation will not apply to cases that have a systemic impact on the securities market

Press Trust of India

Gold and silver prices may take a breather next week as investors turn cautious ahead of key U.S. macroeconomic data including GDP numbers while thin year-end trading volumes are expected to limit price movements, analysts said.
Investors will also closely track of the US housing data numbers, core durable goods, and consumer confidence figures which will steer the global bullion prices, they added.
"Moving into the Christmas week, traders expect some consolidation/correction in the markets as volumes are expected to remain low with major trader's staying away due to long-weekend starting late on Wednesday. However, volatility/price swing may be higher due to low participation," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said.
Several global markets are likely to witness subdued activity in the coming days as investors stay on the sidelines ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays, an expert said.
Over the past week, gold ...

Gold, silver

Silver futures, which have outperformed gold this year, may also pause after a blistering fourth straight week of gains, analysts said

Ola Electric's volatile stock, rising competition among exchanges, and Sebi's push to simplify regulations shaped a turbulent week for Indian markets

Ola Electric, OLA

Stock markets are likely to trade in a range-bound manner in a holiday-shortened week where trading activity of foreign investors, currency movement and global macroeconomic data announcements are expected to drive sentiments, analysts said.
Several global markets may see subdued activity on account of Christmas and New Year holidays, an expert said.
The domestic stock market would be closed on Thursday for Christmas.
"This week marks the onset of the year-end festive period and will be holiday-shortened due to the Christmas break, which may keep trading volumes subdued. On the domestic front, markets will track infrastructure output data, along with updates on bank loan growth, deposit growth, and foreign exchange reserves. Currency movement and crude oil prices will also remain important variables.
"Globally, performance of major marketsparticularly the USwill be closely monitored for directional cues," Ajit Mishra  SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said.
"While strong domest

stock markets, trading

Several global markets may see subdued activity on account of Christmas and New Year holidays, an expert said

FPIs pulled out ₹17,823 crore from Indian equities in early December, with heavy selling in financials and IT, while oil & gas and metals saw selective buying

From Sebi's investor-friendly rule changes and PM Modi's West Asia tour to debates on power grid reform, shrimp exports and a Zomato biography, here's today's Best of BS Opinion.

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Despite geopolitical flare ups and a recent global selloff in risk assets, the NSE Nifty 50 Index has barely budged for months as domestic money overwhelms foreign flows

NSE, stock market

Bloomberg

After a record-breaking year, India's automobile industry is entering 2026 on a relatively strong footing, with sales growth expected in the 6-8 per cent range. The outlook is underpinned by policy support, including GST rationalisation, easing monetary conditions, and income tax relief, which together are likely to improve affordability and sustain consumer demand across vehicle segments.
The momentum reflects more than cyclical recovery. Passenger vehicle volumes in 2025 rebounded sharply after a slow start, aided by stronger urban demand, stable rural incomes and improved financing availability.
SUVs continued to dominate demand, while CNG and electric vehicles gained traction, indicating a gradual but steady shift in the powertrain mix rather than a disruptive transition.
However, 2026 is shaping up as a preparatory year ahead of tighter regulations.
The industry faces rising compliance costs as it readies for CAFE norms from 2027 and future emission standards, which could ...

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Passenger vehicle volumes in 2025 rebounded sharply after a slow start, aided by stronger urban demand, stable rural incomes and improved financing availability

GCCs outpace traditional IT giants in taking in talent as they pivot from basic operations to strategic AI, marking a decisive shift from maintenance to modernisation

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