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Loan growth, margins seen improving for banks in Q3 as credit costs ease

Banks are likely to see better loan growth and margins in Q3FY26, with PSU lenders outperforming as credit costs ease, unsecured loan stress moderates and recoveries remain steady

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends flat; Nifty at 25,939; metal, PSU Bank, auto shares shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close on Tuesday, December 30, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 ended lower by 0.15 per cent and 0.28 per cent, respectively

Stock Market Close: Indian equities fall for 4th day; Sensex slips 346 pts; Nifty at 25,942

Stock Market Close, December 29, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 were trading 0.52 per cent and 0.72 per cent down, respectively

Laurus zooms 82% so far in 2025; set for best yearly performance in 5 years

The stock hit a new high of ₹1,095, appreciated 117% from its 52-week low of ₹504.30 touched on January 28, 2025.

Modern Diagnostic IPO opens on Dec 31: Check GMP, key dates, price band

Modern Diagnostic IPO is being offered at a price band of ₹85 to ₹90 per share, with a lot size of 1,600 shares

Jindal Stainless, Jindal Steel, SAIL, Tata Steel rally up to 4%; here's why

Jindal Steel plans to double its structural steel manufacturing capacity to 2.4 MTPA by mid-2028, aimed at addressing the growing demand for heavy and ultra-heavy structural steel sections.

JBM Auto jumps 6% on heavy volume amid Fortum EV deal buzz

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has sought clarification from JBM Auto Limited regarding the news of JBM Auto buying stakes in Fortum' electric-vehicle charging network

New Year picks 2026: Motilal Oswal Wealth bets on Airtel, SBI, Eternal

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

Dhara Rail Projects to list on Dec 31: Here's what latest GMP hints at

Ahead of its listing, Dhara Rail's unlisted shares were trading at ₹140.5 per share, commanding a GMP of ₹14.5 or 11.5 per cent over the upper end of the price band of ₹120 to ₹126

Here's why Honasa Consumers share price rose 8% in trade on December 30

Honasa Consumer's shares extended their upward momentum for the second consecutive session, advancing 11.52 per cent over the past two trading days, according to data from the NSE

QSR recovery falters in Q3 as value-led demand dominates, says PL Capital

PL Capital's channel checks indicate that industry footfalls in the third quarter have not matched initial projections, with limited evidence of incremental spending benefits from tax changes.

Cupid hits all-time high as board nods setting up FMCG unit in Saudi Arabia

Cupid's stock was in demand after the company's board approved setting up FMCG facility in Saudi Arabia

RECL, PFC: 5 dividends, down upto 29% in 2025; analysts pick these 2 stocks

Stocks to buy for 2026: Analysts believe that valuations are turning attractive for RECL and PFC along with a healthy dividend yield at play.

Auto stocks in demand: Maruti hits new high; Hero Moto, Ashok Leyland up 2%

Thus far in the calendar year 2025, the BSE Auto index has rallied 18 per cent, as against 8 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex.

Silver Touch Tech up 7%, hits all-time high; here's what's boosting rally

Silver Touch Technologies shares were in demand after the company was selected as the Digital Transformation Partner for the Indian Navy under the IPADSV2 initiative

E to E Transportation IPO shines on Day 3; 200x subscription, 83% GMP

According to data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the public offering has been oversubscribed by a massive 210.50 times

Deccan Gold Mines share price tumbles nearly 10% post rights issue

Deccan Gold Mines share price fell nearly 10 per cent after selling pressure increased as the stock struggled to recover above its long-term support levels.

Mangalam Drugs & Organics shares hits 5% upper circuit; here's why

On Monday, according to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) bulk deal data, Kedia Securities, headed by Vijay Kedia, purchased 1,37,794 shares at ₹24.15 per share

Ajanta Pharma shares up 3% as Biocon tie-up fuels long-term growth optimism

Ajanta Pharma shares gained 3% despite a weak market as analysts turned bullish on its Biocon partnership, semaglutide opportunity, and growth outlook

HDFC Sec upgrades Max Healthcare on strong expansion-led growth outlook

On the bourses, however, Max Healthcare share price was trading 1.75 per cent lower at ₹1,044.75 per share around 11:30 AM. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.07 per cent lower at 84,637.50.