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Earnings, policy aid to lift Indian equities after 2025 underperformance
The Nifty 50 and Sensex advanced about 10 per cent and 8.5 per cent, respectively, in 2025, marking their tenth straight year of annual gains
 "Earnings, policy aid to lift Indian equities after 2025 underperformance")
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")
Motilal Oswal bullish on VA Tech Wabag; strong order book supports growth
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.
 "Motilal Oswal bullish on VA Tech Wabag; strong order book supports growth")
PSU Bank index soars 31% in 2025; outperforms Nifty for 5th straight year
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.
 "PSU Bank index soars 31% in 2025; outperforms Nifty for 5th straight year")
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")
Maruti, M&M, TVS Motor drive strong auto finish in 2025: Motilal Oswal
In passenger vehicles, the brokerage expects the segment to post 19 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in dispatches in December, broadly in line with retail trends.
 "Maruti, M&M, TVS Motor drive strong auto finish in 2025: Motilal Oswal")
Brokerages raise target on Shriram Finance post analyst call; details here
Management emphasised that MUFG is being onboarded as a long-term strategic partner, bringing not only significant capital support but also meaningful value addition through funding diversification
 "Brokerages raise target on Shriram Finance post analyst call; details here")
Zydus Wellness zooms 10% in trade; Motilal Oswal initiates 'Buy'; check TP
Motilal Oswal Financial Services has initiated coverage on Zydus Wellness with 'Buy' for a target of ₹575, which implies an upside of 25.8 per cent from current levels
 "Zydus Wellness zooms 10% in trade; Motilal Oswal initiates 'Buy'; check TP")
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.
 "Jindal Stainless, Jindal Steel, SAIL, Tata Steel rally up to 4%; here's why")
Voda Idea, Indus Towers soar up to 24% in Dec; stocks at 52-week highs
In the calendar year 2025, Vodafone Idea and Indus Towers share prices have soared 52 per cent and 24 per cent, respectively, as against a 8 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex.
 "Voda Idea, Indus Towers soar up to 24% in Dec; stocks at 52-week highs")
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")