The currency repeatedly fell to record lows during the year, slipping past the 91 level at one point, highlighting the sustained depreciation pressure

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The Nifty SmallCap index has declined 7 per cent so far this year (CY25), the most since the 14-per cent fall in CY-2022, as against a 10 per cent rise in the benchmark Nifty50 index in 2025

Stock market outlook for 2026

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Will Indian markets outperform global markets in 2026? Analysts weigh earnings recovery, valuations, AI risks to forecast Indian equities outlook for the new year

India vs global markets in 2026

Sensex today | Stock Market LIVE on Wednesday, December 31, 2025: In the broader market, the Nifty Midcap 100 index was up 1 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 rose 0.77 per cent

Sector-wise, the Nifty Metal index led the gains on Wednesday, rising over 1 per cent

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.

Nifty, Bank Nifty, Nifty Financial Services and MidCap Select lower lot sizes to come into effect from today, December 31, 2025.

Over the last ten calendar years (2016-2025), the Sensex has delivered annual returns consistently, albeit uneven. The strongest year of the decade was 2017, when the index surged 27.9 per cent.

Sensex to end higher for 10th straight calendar year

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Antique expects near-term moderation in technology spending in the US, given subdued consumer confidence and cautious end-demand trends

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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.

Just a day ahead of the hurriedly called Vodafone Idea (Vi) meeting meant to soothe the nerves of investors amid the company’s sliding stock price and a negative narrative around it, the telco announced a $3.6-billion (Rs 30,000 crore) deal with glob

Just a day ahead of the hurriedly called Vodafone Idea (Vi) meeting meant to soothe the nerves of investors amid the company's sliding stock price and a negative narrative around it, the telco announced a $3.6-billion (Rs 30,000 crore) deal with glob

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.

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Steel stocks in focus amid reports that the government has notified the much-awaited Anti-dumping duty/safeguard duty on flat steel imports for a period of 3 years.

Steel stocks rally for 2nd straight day on Wednesday.

Dr Lal PathLabs is focusing on innovation, including new wellness packages and high-end, super-speciality tests, with a focus on capturing prescription shares

Dr Lal PathLabs: Street worried over rising pressures

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

Shriram Finance share price

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 share price

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

KFin Technologies

Industry adds 5.8 million investors this year compared to 10.6 million in 2024

Investors, MF Investor

WGC says fundamentals will keep gold strong in 2026 as India drafts a long-term gold policy, with rising wedding budgets, ETF demand and a push to privatise monetisation schemes

Sachin Jain, Regional chief executive office, India, World Gold Council (WGC)

After a subdued 2025, midcap funds could recover in 2026 if earnings revive and rates stay supportive. Experts advise a calibrated 10-30 per cent allocation with a long-term horizon

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Around 70 per cent of the 102 firms that went public this year finished their first trading session in positive territory, data showed

After a record rally in 2025, will gold and silver sustain gains in 2026? Analysts flag consolidation, price targets, risks and investor strategy

Gold, silver price outlook 2026

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.

Quick service restaurants (QSR) shares in focus

Quick service restaurants, Fastfood

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

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Force Motors topped the chart, emerging as the biggest wealth creator of the year with a 191 per cent gain. The stock delivered the highest return among all Nifty500 constituents.

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While volatility is expected to persist, it may be less extreme than in previous cycles, with institutional adoption and infrastructure development paving the way for a more stable market

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