
Stock recommendations for 1 January from MarketSmith India
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.
Looking ahead, the focus shifts to Q3 corporate earnings and January auto sales data, which will be critical in determining whether the current rebound can be sustained. Two stock recommendations by MarketSmith India:Buy: Hindalco Industries Ltd (current price: ₹886) Buy: Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd (current price: ₹912) Nifty recapIndian equities ended the final trading session of the year on a firm note, supported by broad-based buying and strong sectoral participation.
Nifty 50 settled at 26,129.60, up 0.74% or 190.75 points, after oscillating within a day’s range of 25,969–26,188, indicating sustained intraday demand near lower levels. Sensex mirrored the positive momentum, closing comfortably higher, as investors positioned themselves for the year-end amid stable global cues.Market breadth was decisively positive,
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