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Change and churn: More than 60 former 'darlings' dropped since 1985

Replacements since 1985 reflect India's economic transformation

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

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.

Sensex to end higher for 10th straight CY; decade's biggest winners emerge

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.

India vs global markets: Will 2026 reverse AI-led underperformance?

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

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.

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.

Smallcap index set for worst show in 7 years; time to cherry-pick?

Most small-cap stocks, according to analysts, were richly valued in CY25 after their sharp run in the last two calendar year

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

A host of macroeconomic data announcements, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors would dictate investors' sentiment in the stock market this week, analysts said. Besides, auto sales data will be closely tracked, experts noted. 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. "This week marks the transition into calendar year 2026 and is likely to witness heightened volatility due to the December F&O expiry. Key domestic data points to track include industrial production data for November and the final HSBC manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) reading," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Globally, markets will closely monitor US macroeconomic cues, including the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) minutes and updates on the Federal Reserve's balance sheet, he said. "These developments could ...

AVG Logistics rallies 8% on inking MoU with Baidyanath LNG; details here

The collaboration aims to accelerate adoption of LNG-powered transportation solutions across major industrial sectors, including steel & metals, FMCG, cement, & other high-volume logistics segments.

Ola Electric share price jumps 5% after ₹367-crore PLI incentive approval

Around 10:00 AM, Ola Electric shares continued to trade higher, up 2.97 per cent at ₹36.42 per share. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.24 per cent lower at 85,206.77 levels.

Stock markets closed today for Christmas: NSE, BSE shut on Dec 25, 2025

Are stock markets closed today? Trading will remain closed across the BSE, the NSE, and the MCX for the entire day today on account of Christmas holiday

InCred Equities upgrades Tata Elxsi stock to 'Hold', lifts target to ₹5,639

The automotive business unit, which contributes around 53 per cent of Tata Elxsi's revenue, is seeing signs of stabilisation.

Street signs: Ola Electric slides, bourses talk tie-up, Sebi plans revamps

Ola Electric's volatile stock, rising competition among exchanges, and Sebi's push to simplify regulations shaped a turbulent week for Indian markets

India's calm stock market tests options traders amid record low volatility

Despite geopolitical flare ups and a recent global selloff in risk assets, the NSE Nifty 50 Index has barely budged for months as domestic money overwhelms foreign flows

Silver upside, cost edge drive earnings upgrade case for Vedanta: Emkay

Vedanta share: At current spot prices, Emkay estimates FY27 Ebitda of about ₹25,800 cr, compared with consensus estimates of ₹22,000 cr, implying an upgrade potential of roughly 17 per cent.

Global funds view Indian stocks as top hedge against AI risks in 2025

Aberdeen Group Plc sees Indian stocks staging a rebound next year, while Principal Asset Management Co. and Eastspring Investments view the market's low correlation with AI trade

Smallcaps may see more pain in 2026; Nifty target at 30,548: Vikram Kasat

Mid-caps are poised to lead over large- and small-caps in 2026, driven by double-digit FY27 earnings and FPI inflows, though outperformance margins may narrow, said Vikram Kasat of PL Capital

Markets in 2026: Avendus Wealth's Saurabh Rungta decodes an ideal portfolio

Corporate earnings growth is expected to sustain in the mid-teens for FY27. If markets follow earnings growth trajectory, we see Nifty around 28,500-30,000 by end-2026, Rungta said

First-time entrepreneurs making a mark on the market: Raamdeo Agrawal

India is entering a multi-decade wealth creation cycle, says Raamdeo Agrawal, who believes rising financialisation and equity participation will keep Sensex returns structurally strong