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Year-ender 2025: India stocks lag EM, Asia in worst showing in decades
Kotak Securities pegs Nifty's December 2026 target at 29,120 in their base case, nearly 13 per cent above current levels
 "Year-ender 2025: India stocks lag EM, Asia in worst showing in decades")
Mutual funds' NFO collection shrinks in 2025 as equity appetite cools
Mutual funds launched 222 NFOs and raised ₹63,631 crore in 2025 (as of November), down sharply from 2024, as active equity demand softened amid volatile markets
 "Mutual funds' NFO collection shrinks in 2025 as equity appetite cools")
Why Varun Beverages' Twizza acquisition could be a game changer in Africa
Varun Beverages shares gain after acquiring South Africa's Twizza. Analysts see market share gains, and attractive valuation providing upside potential for VBL stock
 "Why Varun Beverages' Twizza acquisition could be a game changer in Africa")
Earnings upgrade ahead for Shriram Finance as MUFG deal boosts capital base
MUFG Bank's Rs 39,620 crore preferential investment could lift Shriram Finance's capital ratios, support faster AUM growth and a rating upgrade, though RoE may dilute near term
 "Earnings upgrade ahead for Shriram Finance as MUFG deal boosts capital base")
Shriram Finance shares touch all-time high after MUFG capital infusion
Shriram Finance shares rose to a record high after brokerages said MUFG Bank's proposed investment would sharply lift net worth, capital adequacy and support faster growth
 "Shriram Finance shares touch all-time high after MUFG capital infusion")
US-focused funds' outlook in 2026: Expect consolidation, moderate returns
US-focused mutual funds surged in 2025 on an AI-led rally. In 2026, expect consolidation and moderate returns; rebalance mega-cap tech exposure and invest in phases
 "US-focused funds' outlook in 2026: Expect consolidation, moderate returns")
BSE shares rise 3% after reports of new monthly index options launch
BSE is planning to launch more monthly index option products and is also working to revamp the BANKEX index, according to media reports
 "BSE shares rise 3% after reports of new monthly index options launch")
Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 638 pts up; Nifty at 26,172; SMIDs, Metal, IT shares outperform
Stock Market Close Highlights, Monday, December 22, 2025: On BSE, Trent, Infosys and Bharti Airtel were top gainers, while SBI, Kotak Mahindra and Larsen and Toubro (L&T) were the top drags.
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 638 pts up; Nifty at 26,172; SMIDs, Metal, IT shares outperform")
Kinetic Engineering shares surge 15% on JioThings partnership for EVs
Kinetic Engineering shares rose 15 per cent after its subsidiary, Kinetic Watts and Volts, announced a technology partnership with JioThings
R R Kabel hits record high, stock zooms 108% from April low; upside left?
Considering change in mix analysts at YES Securities expect R R Kabel's margins to start inching up in the wires and cables segment and increased capacity to drive volume growth.
 "R R Kabel hits record high, stock zooms 108% from April low; upside left?")
HCC share price extends rally into 3rd session, surges over 11% on Monday
Hindustan Construction Company is currently recovering from its 52-week low of ₹16.92, touched on December 16, 2025
E to E Transportation IPO buzz builds as GMP hits 43% ahead of opening
E to E Transportation IPO opens on Dec 26: Check price band, lot size, GMP, timeline and other key details here
 "E to E Transportation IPO buzz builds as GMP hits 43% ahead of opening")
Apollo Techno IPO opens Dec 23; GMP up 14%: Check price band, dates, more
Incorporated in 2016, Apollo Techno Industries is a manufacturer specialising in trenchless technology and foundation equipment for the construction industry
 "Apollo Techno IPO opens Dec 23; GMP up 14%: Check price band, dates, more")
MCX, TVS Motor, Mahindra Finance, 8 others from BSE500 hit record highs
Among others - Ashok Leyland, India Cements, Laurus Labs, Federal Bank, Shriram Finance, Hindalco, Vedanta and NALCO shares were also trading at life-time highs in Monday's trading session.
 "MCX, TVS Motor, Mahindra Finance, 8 others from BSE500 hit record highs")
Hindustan Zinc rises 3% on silver's record run; stock up 25% this month
On Monday, Silver prices hit a record high with MCX Silver futures (March 2026 expiry) hitting ₹2,14,583 per kilogram
 "Hindustan Zinc rises 3% on silver's record run; stock up 25% this month")
Emmvee Photovoltaic up 6% after arm starts 2.5 GW solar module in Karnataka
This commissioning forms part of the company's planned capacity expansion as disclosed in the offer documents filed in connection with its initial public offer
 "Emmvee Photovoltaic up 6% after arm starts 2.5 GW solar module in Karnataka")
Motilal Oswal favours Maruti, M&M, TVS Motor as auto sector momentum holds
Entry-level vehicles across 2Ws and PVs are seeing a notable pickup in demand, while discounts are expected to gradually reduce, reflecting normalisation in market dynamics.
 "Motilal Oswal favours Maruti, M&M, TVS Motor as auto sector momentum holds")
KMEW soars 17%; smallcap stock zooms 125% from September low; here's why
The stock of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works turned ex-stock split in the ratio of 1:1 i.e. sub division of face value of equity shares from ₹10 to ₹1
 "KMEW soars 17%; smallcap stock zooms 125% from September low; here's why")
KSH International to list on Dec 23: Here's what latest GMP hints at
KSH International IPO witnessed underwhelming response from investors, getting oversubscribed only 83 per cent overall
 "KSH International to list on Dec 23: Here's what latest GMP hints at")
KEC International jumps over 7% as Delhi HC stays Power Grid's bidding ban
The Delhi High Court also allowed KEC International to keep on participating bidding process for future tenders from Power Grid Corp
 "KEC International jumps over 7% as Delhi HC stays Power Grid's bidding ban")
