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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market news: Indian equity benchmarks finished in the red on Tuesday, as early optimism surrounding the resumption of India-US trade talks gave way to aggressive profit-taking. Nifty 50 ended the session at 25,732.30, down 58 points or 0.22%, while Sensex shed 250 points to close at 83,627.69.

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Two stock recommendations by MarketSmith India:Buy: Fedbank Financial Services Ltd(current price: ₹154.5) Buy: Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (current price: ₹1047)Nifty 50 RecapIndian equities ended the first trading session of 2026 on a subdued note, with benchmark indices consolidating after recent gains.Nifty 50 closed marginally higher at 26,146.55, up 0.07%, after oscillating within a narrow intraday range, while Sensex also finished largely flat, reflecting a lack of strong directional cues.Market breadth was mildly positive, with 1,683 stocks advancing against 1,448 declines, indicating selective buying interest beneath the surface. On the sectoral front, Auto, IT, Metals, and Realty stocks outperformed, supported by bargain hunting and expectations of steady demand..

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.

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.

Indian stock markets: The Indian equity benchmarks ended Monday’s trading session on a cautious and subdued note, as persistent selling pressure weighed on overall market sentiment.Nifty 50 declined 0.38% to close at 25,942.10, while Sensex shed 346 points to settle at 84,695.54. Market breadth remained weak, with only 11 stocks advancing against 39 declines within Nifty 50 pack, highlighting broad-based selling and a negative undertone across sectors.Although selective buying was visible in a handful of stocks, it failed to offset the overall weakness.

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.

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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 benchmarks–the Sensex and the Nifty 50–ended flat with negative biases on Thursday, 18 December 18, due to a lack of fresh triggers. The Sensex closed 78 points, or 0.09%, lower at 84,481.81, while the Nifty 50 settled at 25,815.55, down 3 points, or 0.01%.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market recap: Indian stock market benchmarks – the Sensex and the Nifty 50 – ended in losses for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, 17 December, on persisting concerns over the rupee's weakness, foreign capital outflows and a delay in the India-US trade deal. The Sensex closed with a loss of 120 points, or 0.14%, at 84,559.65, while the Nifty 50 ended at 25,818.55, down 42 points, or 0.16%.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian equity benchmarks closed a volatile session on Monday with marginal losses, mirroring the caution in broader global markets. Nifty 50 closed 33.35 points lower at 26,013.60, while Sensex shed 54.38 points to settle at 85,213.28.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian equities snapped a three-day losing streak to close significantly higher, driven primarily by positive global sentiment following the US Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point rate cut, which signalled a shift in monetary policy. The Nifty 50 rallied more than 140 points, or 0.55%, settling near 25,900, while Sensex advanced 427 points, or 0.51%, to close at 84,818.13.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market recap: The Indian stock market ended lower for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, 10 December, amid mixed global cues ahead of the US Federal Reserve policy outcome later today. Market benchmark Sensex rose as much as 354 points to hit an intraday high of 85,020.34 during the session, but failed to hold gains and dropped 629 points from the day's high.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market recap: A 25-basis-point rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the central bank's proposal for a ₹1.45 trillion liquidity infusion through bond purchases and dollar-rupee swaps boosted domestic market sentiment, helping the benchmarks end with decent gains on Friday, 5 December. Extending gains to the second consecutive session, the Sensex ended the day with a healthy gain of 447 points, or 0.52%, at 85,712.37, while the Nifty 50 settled at 26,186.45, up 153 points, or 0.59%.

Ben Sears's second five-wicket haul on the trot inspired New Zealand to whitewash Pakistan with a 3-0 ODI series triumph, following their 43-run success in the third and final clash of the series at Bay Oval on Saturday. In a 42-over-reduced game due to a wet outfield, Pakistan's pursuit of a 265-run target began with Imam-ul-Haq retiring hurt after taking a bouncer from William O'Rourke on his helmet. He instantly removed his helmet, holding his jaw. After a brief halt, he was eventually taken off the field, and Pakistan's premier batter, Babar Azam, arrived at the crease to carry the fight for his side. A 69-run partnership brewed between Babar and Abdullah Shafique as the duo flaunted their textbook strokeplay. Babar danced around the track to dispatch Michael Bracewell's flighted delivery past the boundary rope for a maximum. Sears, who effectively used the short ball ploy, broke the threatening partnership. Shafique (33) swivelled his hook without any timing straight down to Jacob Duffy. The floodgates opened, and Pakistan started losing scalps at regular intervals. Babar's 50 kept Pakistan's hopes high, but Daryl Mitchell set him up perfectly to scythe his scalp. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan (37) and Tayyab Tahir (33) resisted but gave away their wickets to Duffy. Sears cleaned up the middle and tail-end to force Pakistan to pack on 221, surrendering to a 43-run defeat.

The team, comprising of players of Pasifika heritage, have been dominant in the second half of their matches this season, scoring nearly 63% of their total points. The victory over Waratahs is Moana Pasifika’s first back-to-back wins since joining Super Rugby Pacific in 2022. The Waratahs remain winless away from home this season. Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea, an All Black player, expressed his pride in his team's resilience and highlighted the impact of their bench players. The team's focus on fundamental skills like set pieces, carrying, and cleaning contributed to their second-half dominance, he pointed out. The two halves of the match had dramatically different outcomes. The Waratahs capitalized on early Moana Pasifika errors, scoring tries through winger Triston Reilly (twice) and Andrew Kellaway. Teddy Wilson also contributed to the Waratahs' first-half lead. A wayward Moana Pasifika lineout throw provided the opportunity for Wilson's initial contribution, leading to Reilly's first try. A missed quick tap penalty inside the Waratahs' 10m further hampered Moana Pasifika. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's strong run set up Reilly’s second try. Feleti Sae Ta’ufo’ou scored Moana Pasifika’s first try.

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