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SI Reporter
The Business Standard's Smart Investor (SI) reports focus on in-depth analysis and timely news concerning strategic investment trends, business deals, and financial manoeuvres within the corporate world.
The Business Standard's Smart Investor (SI) reports focus on in-depth analysis and timely news concerning strategic investment trends, business deals, and financial manoeuvres within the corporate world.
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Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 546 pts today, adds 9% in 2025; Nifty ends at 26,130
Sensex today | Stock Market Close, December 31, 2025: In CY 2025, Nifty MidCap 100 rose 5.7 per cent, extending its winning streak to six years, while Nifty SmallCap slipped 5.6 per cent
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 546 pts today, adds 9% in 2025; Nifty ends at 26,130")
KPI Green Energy shares gain 8% after Quyosh Energia buys stake
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 shares gain 8% after Quyosh Energia buys stake")
Hindustan Zinc shares drop as silver rally loses steam; check details
On Wednesday, Silver prices tumbled with MCX Silver futures (March 2026 expiry) hitting a low of ₹2,32,228 per kilogram
 "Hindustan Zinc shares drop as silver rally loses steam; check details")
Axis Securities says 'Buy' Jindal Steel; 3 reasons behind bullish call
Axis Securities bets on Jindal's position at the brink of capacity expansion, its growing product portfolio, and attractive valuation
 "Axis Securities says 'Buy' Jindal Steel; 3 reasons behind bullish call")
Apollo Micro Systems shares hovers near 5% upper circuit; here's why
The buying on the counter came after its subsidiary IDL Explosives was granted a running contract (RC) to supply of bulk explosives to the subsidiaries of Coal India
 "Apollo Micro Systems shares hovers near 5% upper circuit; here's why")
Bharat Forge hits 52-week high on inking contract with Ministry of Defence
The buying on the counter came after the company inked the largest small arms contract with the Ministry of Defence
 "Bharat Forge hits 52-week high on inking contract with Ministry of Defence")
Motilal Oswal sees KFin Tech as dominant, cash-generative; check outlook
KFintech is expected to deliver a compound annual growth rate of around 16 per cent in revenue, Ebitda, and profit after tax over FY25 to FY28, Motilal Oswal said
 "Motilal Oswal sees KFin Tech as dominant, cash-generative; check outlook")
Here's why Coromandel International share price rose 4% in trade on Dec 31
The movement in the trading volume of the company's shares, Coromandel International said, appears to be driven by market conditions
 "Here's why Coromandel International share price rose 4% in trade on Dec 31")
ZF Steering Gear share skyrockets 15% on bagging this deal; details here
The ZF Steering Gear share price rose after its wholly-owned subsidiary, Drivesys Systems (Aluminium Division), won a major order worth approximately ₹151 crore.
 "ZF Steering Gear share skyrockets 15% on bagging this deal; details here")
Indian IT faces near-term headwinds; Antique picks top three stocks
Antique expects near-term moderation in technology spending in the US, given subdued consumer confidence and cautious end-demand trends
 "Indian IT faces near-term headwinds; Antique picks top three stocks")
Privi Speciality Chemicals tanks 13% in trade; check all details here
According to the NSE shareholding pattern, as of the quarter ended September 2025, promoters held a 69.89 per cent stake in the company
 "Privi Speciality Chemicals tanks 13% in trade; check all details here")
Orient Tech bonus share update: Co fixes Jan 5 as record date; stock up 9%
Orient Technologies said it will issue bonus shares in a ratio of 1:10.
 "Orient Tech bonus share update: Co fixes Jan 5 as record date; stock up 9%")
Dynacons Systems shares soar 14% after contract win from RBI; Details here
Dynacons Systems shares rose after it secured a contract from the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) worth ₹249.15 crore
 "Dynacons Systems shares soar 14% after contract win from RBI; Details here")
Bumper debut! Dhara Rail Projects shares list at 19% premium on NSE SME
Dhara Rail Projects shares were listed at ₹150 apiece, representing a 19 per cent premium over the issue price of ₹126 per share
 "Bumper debut! Dhara Rail Projects shares list at 19% premium on NSE SME")
Apollo Techno Industries IPO shares list at 11% premium on BSE SME
Apollo Techno Industries shares kickstarted their maiden trading session on the BSE SME at ₹145 per share, reflecting a premium of ₹15 per share or 11.54 per cent over the IPO issue price
Why did The New India Assurance Company rise 2% in trade today? Find here
The share of The New India Assurance Company rose after announcing disclosures regarding GST orders and show-cause notices received.
 "Why did The New India Assurance Company rise 2% in trade today? Find here")
IFCI monetises 40% stake in NEDFi, stock price gains 7%; details inside
IFCI has monetised its 40 per cent equity stake (comprising 1,00,00,000 equity shares with a cost of ₹10 crore) in North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi)
E to E Transportation IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date
Once the allotment is finalised, investors can check their status on the official websites of the NSE and MUFG Intime India, the registrar for the IPO
 "E to E Transportation IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date")
F&O changes from today: Lower Nifty, Bank Nifty Lots; Swiggy, 3 more debut
Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Bajaj Holdings and Premier Energies to enter F&O space with effect from today, December 31, 2025. Nifty Lot Size to be lowered to 65 units.
 "F&O changes from today: Lower Nifty, Bank Nifty Lots; Swiggy, 3 more debut")
Stocks to Watch today, Dec 31: Rites, Bharat Forge, Lupin, Titan
Stocks to watch today: Market participants will keep an eye on Rites, Lupin, Bharat Forge and Titan shares on Wednesday.