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The Indian equity benchmarks concluded the final session of 2025 on a firm note, snapping a four-day losing streak as value buying emerged across sectors.Nifty 50 advanced 190.75 points (0.74%) to close at 26,129.60, while S&P BSE Sensex rose 545.52 points (0.64%) to settle at 85,220.60.Market sentiment was primarily bolstered by the metal sector, which surged following the government’s announcement of a three-year import tariff on select steel products to curb cheap shipments from China.JSW Steel (+4.8%) and Tata Steel (+2.4%) emerged as top gainers, leading Nifty Metal to a 1.43% rise. The overall market breadth was positive, as reflected in an encouraging advance-decline ratio, with mid-cap and small-cap indices outperforming the front liners.While thin year-end volumes and sustained FII outflows remained headwinds throughout December, the session highlighted resilient domestic liquidity.

clean-fuel vehicles. The latest amendment dilutes that requirement, allowing the induction of BS-VI compliant petrol two-wheelers into fleets for another year.The norms apply to a wide range of companies with delivery fleets, including food delivery, e-commerce and ride-hailing firms such as Zomato, Swiggy and Rapido, among others.“A number of representations have also been received from various aggregators, delivery service providers and e-commerce entities, as well as gig workers, highlighting their difficulties with a request to allow them to continue induction of petrol-run two-wheelers in the existing fleet,” the 23 December amendment said.Email queries sent to the environment ministry and CAQM on December 30 remained unanswered till press time.

overall weakness.Two stock recommendations by MarketSmith India:Buy: FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd (current price: ₹264)Buy: Choice International Ltd, current price: ₹832) Nifty 50 recapNifty 50 opened on a flat note and spent the entire session oscillating within a narrow 100-point range, highlighting indecision and muted participation from market participants. The subdued price action resulted in the formation of a fourth consecutive bearish candle on the daily chart, marked by a lower-high and lower-low price structure, which signals a gradual erosion of near-term momentum.From a technical perspective, the RSI turned downward and is hovering around 49, reflecting weakening buying strength.

Best stocks to buy today (All Buy trades are rates of Equity & Sell rates are based on F&O)NMDC Ltd: Buy above ₹83 | Stop ₹80 target | ₹89 (multiday)Oberoi Realty Ltd: Buy above ₹1,690 | Stop ₹1,660 | Target ₹1,740 (intraday)LTIMindtree Ltd: Sell below ₹6,020 | Stop ₹6,110 | Target ₹5,850 (intraday)On December 26, 2025, Indian equities extended their losing streak as profit-booking and foreign fund outflows weighed on sentiment. Benchmark indices closed lower for the third straight session, with the Sensex slipping 367 points to 85,041 and the Nifty declining 99.8 points to 26,042, marking its second consecutive day of losses.

Stock market recap: The Indian stock market ended lower on Friday, 26 December, as investors stayed in selling mode amid a lack of fresh triggers and mixed global cues. The Sensex fell 367 points, or 0.43%, to 85,041.45, while the Nifty 50 dropped 100 points, or 0.38%, to 26,042.30.

on the Nifty and the Bank Nifty by 120,022 contracts on Friday from 53,442 contracts on Wednesday, as per data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Markets were shut on Thursday for Christmas.FPIs increased their cumulative net short calls by 13,953 contracts from 2,422 contracts during this period, while retail and high-net-worth investors and domestic institutional investors were net buyers.Calls are generally sold when traders expect the markets to remain flat or correct.

Why it’s recommended: NALCO is exhibiting strong bullish momentum supported by high trend strength. The stock is trading firmly above short-term support zones and is part of the broader metals sector rally.

A sharp rise in exports in November, aided by a low base, helped pull India sharply ahead of other emerging market (EM) peers, as shown by the latest Mint's Emerging Market Tracker, even as the rupee and stock market performance remained weak. India, with a composite score of 71, was way ahead in the race.

Mint examines what relief the government is considering for Vodafone Idea, why AGR recalculation alone may not be enough, how high tariffs would need to rise for the company to remain viable, and whether India’s telecom market can sustain repeated price hikes without losing subscribers or competition.In October, the Supreme Court allowed the government to reassess Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, which stood at ₹83,400 crore as of end of March 2025. The ruling came as a breather for the company, which has flagged concerns about its ability to survive beyond the current financial year without government support.AGR is the revenue base used to calculate licence fees and spectrum usage charges payable to the government.

cement demand.Dalmia Bharat’s total installed cement capacity stood at 49.45 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) at the end of Q2FY26, and it is targeting 75 mtpa by FY28. However, PL Capital, in a report dated 19 December, noted that the company remains largely a price play in the near term, given that about 60% of its capacity is in the eastern region, including the North-East, and 34% in the southern markets.“We believe Dalmia Bharat, in the near-term, remains a price play on the eastern and southern regions as intense competition from leaders continues to limit market share expansion,” the brokerage said.

Best stocks to buy today (All Buy trades are rates of Equity & Sell rates are based on F&O)Gravita India Ltd: Buy above ₹1870, stop ₹1800 target ₹2030 (Multiday)Laurus Labs Ltd: Buy above ₹1088, stop ₹1072 target ₹1115 (Intraday)PNB Housing Finance Ltd: Buy above ₹970, stop ₹950 target ₹1030 (Intraday)On 24 December, the Sensex and the Nifty ended lower ahead of the Christmas holiday, weighed down by FII selling and profit-booking across key sectors. The benchmark indices slipped from their intraday highs, with the Sensex closing at 85,408.70, down 116.14 points (0.14%), while the Nifty settled at 26,142.10, losing 37.45 points (0.14%).

₹5,500 crore in FY27 from ₹2,800 crore this fiscal year, according to two people aware of the discussions. This will underscore policy continuity in India’s electric vehicle (EV)-led transition, even as disbursals trail targets and newer automakers remain excluded.A proposal to this effect has been submitted by the heavy industries ministry to the finance ministry for the PLI scheme that has a ₹25,938 crore outlay over five years (FY25-29), and consultations are underway for the same, the people cited above said.“The scheme’s outlay is expected to be around ₹5,500 crore for FY27,” said one of the two people cited above, requesting anonymity.Notified in 2021, the PLI-Auto scheme aims to boost domestic manufacturing of advanced automotive technologies and position India as a global electric vehicle hub.

Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026—to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at [email protected] a year marked by punishing US tariffs, climate-linked disruptions, and global uncertainty, India may finally be approaching a payoff phase.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : Elevated inflation risks, volatility in global equity markets, and steady physical demand from India and China have together reinforced gold’s role as a portfolio stabilizer at a time when economic visibility remains poor. Gold has continued to attract investors for its safe-haven status amid currency weakness and geopolitical stress.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian stock markets: Domestic frontline indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, ended flat on Tuesday, 23 December, on profit booking at higher levels, even as mid and small-cap segments ended with modest gains amid mixed global cues. The Sensex ended with a minor loss of 43 points, or 0.05%, at 85,524.84, while the Nifty 50 closed 5 points, or 0.02%, up at 26,177.15.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : As scrutiny over train accidents mounts, the Centre is considering its biggest-ever outlay on rail safety, with allocations likely to cross ₹1.3 trillion in FY27, according to two people aware of the development. The proposed outlay, around 12% higher than the current year’s budget, would be directed towards maintaining rolling stock and critical infrastructure, including track renewals, and the rollout of India’s indigenous automatic train protection system—Kavach, one of the people said, requesting anonymity.

MUMBAI: After spending nearly $10 billion over three years to build India’s second-largest cement business, the Adani Group is moving to simplify what has become a sprawling corporate structure.The board of Ambuja Cements Ltd, part of billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate, late on Monday approved a plan to merge ACC Ltd and Orient Cement Ltd into Ambuja. Ambuja currently holds 50.05% in ACC and 72.66% in Orient.

India’s fashion and apparel industry is projected at $350 billion by 2030, as it is growing at over 10% annually, faster than almost any other manufacturing sector. This momentum looks unstoppable, but it is also becoming a climate liability that could get in the way of our decarbonization goals.The arithmetic is unforgiving. Globally, fashion accounts for 10% of annual carbon emissions, more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market recap: The Indian stock market finished with significant gains on Monday, 22 December, amid a rebound in the Indian rupee and positive global cues. Extending gains to the second consecutive session, the Sensex ended 638 points, or 0.75%, higher at 85,567.48, while the Nifty 50 closed at 26,172.40, gaining 206 points, or 0.79%.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market recap: Indian stock market witnessed solid buying interest on Friday, 19 December even as the Bank of Japan (BoJ) hiked interest rate and signalled there could be more hikes in the near future. The Sensex jumped nearly 600 points to an intraday high of 85,067, while the Nifty 50 reclaimed 25,993 on the upside.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian equity markets snapped a four-day losing streak on Friday, 19 December, with Nifty 50 gaining 150.85 points (0.58%) to settle at 25,966.40, and Sensex rising about 447 points (0.53%) to close at 84,929. Market breadth was decisively positive, as reflected in an advance-decline ratio of 2,185 advances to 939 declines, signaling robust, broad-based buying.