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Rights issues hit 28-year high as QIPs shrink amid market correction

Rights issues hit a 28-year high in 2025 as Sebi's rule changes sped up fundraising, even as QIPs slumped amid a sharp broader market correction and tighter valuation dynamics

Flexicap funds and gold ETFs top mutual fund folio additions in 2025

Flexicap funds and precious-metal ETFs dominated new investor accounts in 2025, as retail money sought diversification, lower-risk equity exposure and performance-linked returns

Street signs: Multi-asset funds rise; Nifty key levels, domestic IPO flows

A resurgent gold rally has lifted multi-asset funds back into contention, widening their return edge over key equity categories despite lower risk exposure

Tyre stocks to ride demand, margin tailwinds; global risks may bite

But global uncertainties triggered by US tariffs and geopolitical tensions may put the brakes on, say brokerages

Macro data announcements, trading moves likely to drive markets this week

With only a handful of trading sessions left this year, Indian equity markets are expected to remain largely range-bound, albeit with a constructive bias, according to a market analyst

Mcap of 7 most valued firms declines by ₹35,439 cr, SBI biggest laggard

From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), ICICI Bank, SBI, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) faced erosion from valuation

Foreign investors pull ₹1.6 trn from Indian stocks in record 2025 outflow

Also, rising US bond yields, a stronger dollar and concerns over geopolitical uncertainties tilted global capital towards developed markets, away from emerging markets such as India

Bullish on India, eyeing deeper integration of its business: DP World

DP World plans deeper integration of its India business through multimodal logistics and higher-value supply chain solutions, betting on India's rising role in global trade

SIP inflows top ₹3 trn in 2025 for first time as investors stay steady

Systematic investment plans emerged as investors' preferred route in a volatile equity market, helping offset a sharp decline in one-time mutual fund investments during 2025

Equities decline amid relatively muted sentiment, lack of fresh triggers

Sensex fell 367 points and Nifty dropped 100 as thin year-end volumes and cautious sentiment prompted profit booking; investors await Q3 results and trade deal clarity

Castrol India: Well oiled to grow, but valuations may limit sharp upside

The BP-Stonepeak transaction has brought Castrol India into focus, but while margins, cash flows and brand strength remain robust, expensive valuations may restrain near-term gains

Flexicap funds emerge as most preferred equity MF for investors in 2025

Flexicap funds top equity MF inflows in 2025, emerging as investors' preferred choice amid volatile markets and becoming the largest equity category by assets

Foreign share in AIF fundraising falls as domestic capital picks up pace

Domestic fund raising is growing faster amid increased local interest

RVNL, IRFC, IRCTC: Railway stocks rally up to 12% in trade; here's why

Railway stocks surged after the Indian Railways implemented a revised passenger fare structure which marks the second fare hike in the 2025-26 financial year

KNR Constructions share price settles off day's high; Co to exit four SPVs

KNR Constructions recorded a five-day winning streak. In the five sessions, the scrip rose 26.25 per cent.

Stock Market Close: Sensex settles 367 pts lower; Nifty at 26,042; IT, Auto shares top drag

Stock Market Close Highlights, December 26, 2025: Broader markets, too, ended in red. The Nifty Midcap 100 index ended 0.23 per cent lower, while Nifty SmallCap 100 index settled 0.08 per cent lower.

HAL, Mazagon Dock, BEL drive gains in Nifty Defence today; rally explained

Defence stocks advanced in Friday's session as buying interest emerged on the expected increase in order books in the run-up to the Defence Acquisition Council's (DAC) meeting

Rico Auto surges 13%, stock nears record high on heavy volumes

A combined 34.84 million equity shares of Rico Auto changed hands on the NSE and BSE till 02:04 PM.

IPO calendar: Quiet mainboard; 10 SME listings to grab attention next week

Modern Diagnostic & Research Centre will launch its IPO on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, while multiple SME listings, including EPW India and Dachepalli Publishers, are slated for next week

Ashok Leyland set to ride CV upcycle; Choice hikes target, retains 'Buy'

The brokerage believes Ashok Leyland is poised to be a major beneficiary of India's ongoing commercial vehicle (CV) upcycle, helped by firming domestic demand, rising exports